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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.
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.
In 2000, Deer Park had a median family income of $67,128.
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 has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 82% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.
In Deer Park, 88% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Deer Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
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