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Bohemia, New York

Introduction to Bohemia, New York

Bohemia, New York, in Suffolk county, is 6 miles E of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 45 miles E of New York, New York. The town is home to roughly 9,871 residents.

Bohemia History

Bohemia was founded in 1855. The early settlers were Slavic immigrants from a hilly village around Kadan in Bohemia. The name Bohemia was derived from this region in the Czech Republic. Bohemia is located in Suffolk County, which is on the eastern side of Long Island, New York. It was formed in 1683. Originally, the region was predominantly agricultural, with temperate weather, fertile soil, and an abundant supply of clean water.

Bohemia and Nearby Attractions

  • American Airpower Museum
  • Marshall Field III Estate
  • Heckscher State Park
  • Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium
  • Wildlife and Ecology Center

Things To Do In Bohemia

Museums in the area include the American Airpower Museum, the Northport Historical Museum, and the Heckscher Museum of Art, all of which have historical artifacts on display. Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium has a large collection of fish, reptiles, and amphibians. The Heckscher State Park offers provisions for swimming, boating, hiking, skiing, and walking on trails.

Bohemia Transportation

Air transportation is available from John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Bohemia Higher Education

Nearby colleges and universities include Dowling College, Saint Josephs College, Suffolk County Community College, and Sacred Heart University.

High Points

Bohemia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Bohemia Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Bohemia People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Bohemia Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Bohemia Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Bohemia, NY

Comparing Bohemia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men88
Well-Paid Single Women87
Age of the Population75
Racial Diversity67
Senior Citizens54
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income98
People Above Poverty98
College Educated Adults65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work67
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Housing Recently Built710
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Property Taxes13
Affordability of Rents12
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