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Brentwood, New York

Introduction to Brentwood, New York

Brentwood, New York, in Suffolk county, is 38 miles E of New York, New York. The town is located in the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. Brentwood has a population of 53,917.

Brentwood History

Brentwood was once known as Modern Times. It was established over 750 acres of land in Long Island in March of 1821. Josiah Warren, Stephen Pearl Andrews and Christian Sorto established the community based on the concept of “individual sovereignty,” which meant that every individual living in the area could live their lives the way they saw fit. However, after the Civil War, many people who did not share the libertine and economic philosophy of the earlier residents moved into the town. This led to the dissolution of the community and Modern Times was renamed after the village of Brentwood, England.

Brentwood and nearby Attractions

  • Heckscher State Park
  • Belmont Lake State Park
  • Brentwood Country
  • Connecticut River State Park
  • Brentwood Country Club
  • Hoyt Farm Town Park

Things To Do In Brentwood

The Connecticut River State Park is an excellent place to relax and pursue recreational activities. It is near the waterfront, and provides opportunities for water sports as well.

Brentwood Transportation

Air transportation facilities are available at John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Brentwood Higher Education

Suffolk County Community College - Western Campus and Long Island University are the local higher education centers.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyBrentwood Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Brentwood Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Brentwood, NY

Comparing Brentwood 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
Racial Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old810
Senior Citizens21
Age of the Population21
Female Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income66
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better54
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work68
Short Commute Times34
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built48
Affordability of Rents24
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
Affordability of Property Taxes13
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
People Living Alone11

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