Deer Park, NY

Deer Park, New York

Deer Park, New York, in Suffolk county, is 4 miles W of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 34 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. Deer Park contains a population of approximately 28,316.

The People and Families of Deer Park

In Deer Park, about 56% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Deer Park, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Deer Park had a median family income of $67,128.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Deer Park favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $4,475. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Deer Park Housing

Deer Park has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 82% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Deer Park, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Deer Park, NY

Comparing Deer Park 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
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
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
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Deer Park Almanac

Deer Park Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Deer Park Public Libraries

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Deer Park Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Deer Park 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, Deer Park, 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

Starbucks in Deer Park

Deer Park High Schools (2004)

DEER PARK HS
30 ROCKAWAY AVE
631-574-4112
Serves 1,212 students.

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