Centereach, New York

Centereach, New York

Centereach, New York, in Suffolk county, is 9 miles NE of Brentwood, New York (center to center) 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.

The People and Families of Centereach

In Centereach, about 58% of adults are married. Many folks in Centereach are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the town, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Centereach than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Centereach had a median family income of $71,336.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,050) in Centereach. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Centereach Housing

Approximately 88% of housing in Centereach is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Centereach, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Centereach, NY

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Centereach Almanac

Centereach Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Centereach Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Centereach residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Centereach, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Centereach High Schools (2004)

CENTEREACH HS
14 43RD ST
631-285-8100
Serves 1,665 students.

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