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Commack, New York

Introduction to Commack, New York

Commack, New York, in Suffolk county, is 4 miles NW of Brentwood, New York and 36 miles E of New York, New York. The town is included in the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 36,367 people lived in Commack.

Commack History

Commack was originally inhabited by the Nessaquakes, Matinecocks and Secatogues Indians. The area derived its name from an Secatogue term, meaning "Pleasant lands." Commack was famous for its fertile soil and abundant plant and wildlife while it was inhabited by Native Americans. The area was first settled in by Europeans in the early 1650s. The first church of the town was built in 1665, and the first railroad entered Commack in the late 1860s.

Commack and nearby Attractions

  • Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
  • Mysterious Forest of Commack Road
  • Adventureland Amusement Park
  • Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary
  • Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge
  • Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk

Things To Do In Commack

In Commack, you can spend your leisure hours at Commack Park, Sunshine Acres Park, Burr - Winkle Park and Valmont Village Park. You can also plan a day trip to the Fire Island National Seashore, Belmont Lake State Park and the Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium is also a popular nearby spot. The town of Commack also organizes several recreational events throughout the year.

Commack Transportation

La Guardia and JFK are the nearest major airports.

Commack Higher Education

The Long Island Business Institute is located inside of Commack. Suffolk County Community College - Western Campus and Dowling College are also nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyCommack People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Commack Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Commack Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Commack Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Commack, NY

Comparing Commack 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
Age of the Population96
Children Under 5 Years Old810
Senior Citizens75
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men66
Well-Paid Single Women65
Female Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty109
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Working at Home86
Walking and Biking to Work16
Short Commute Times13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Housing Recently Built48
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
Affordability of Rents11
Affordability of Property Taxes12

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