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Centereach, New York

Introduction to Centereach, New York

Centereach, New York, in Suffolk county, is 9 miles NE of Brentwood, New York and 46 miles E of New York, New York. The town is conveniently located inside the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. There are an estimated 27,285 people in Centereach.

Centereach History

Centereach was known as New Village until the early years of the 20th century. The town adopted its present name in 1915, when it was discovered that another town in Upstate New York was named New Village. The new name was a reference to the area’s location at the center of Long Island.

Centereach and nearby Attractions

  • Lake Ronkonkoma
  • St. George Golf and Country Club
  • Rocky Point State Natural Resource Management Area
  • Setauket Harbor
  • Pine Ridge Golf Club
  • Long Island Museum

Things To Do In Centereach

There are plenty of recreational opportunities in Centereach. The town's parks are equipped for various sports and games and also have facilities for picnics. There are many miles of walking and hiking trails, providing scenic views along the way.

Centereach Transportation

John F. Kennedy International Airport provides air transportation to the people of Long Island.

Centereach Higher Education

Higher studies can be pursued at Suffolk County Community College, Saint Joseph's College, Hofstra University and Dowling College.

Comparative Profile of Centereach, NY

Comparing Centereach 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
Age of the Population62
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Racial Diversity48
Senior Citizens31
Well-Paid Single Men32
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty87
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use87
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times24
Walking and Biking to Work16

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built59
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes14
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
People Living Alone11

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