Centerport, NY

Centerport, New York

Centerport, New York, in Suffolk county, is 9 miles NW of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 33 miles E of New York, New York. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. Centerport contains a population of approximately 5,446.

The People and Families of Centerport

In Centerport, about 65% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Centerport, at least compared to other towns of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Centerport had a median family income of $101,908. The typical family in Centerport is better off than most in New York. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Centerport. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In Centerport, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Centerport favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $10,150. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Centerport Housing

Centerport has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 91% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in New York, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Centerport, 83% of commuters drive to work. In Centerport, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of Centerport, NY

Comparing Centerport 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
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity

Families

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

Wealth

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

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

Centerport Almanac

Centerport Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Centerport Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Centerport 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, Centerport, 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

Centerport Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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