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Great River, New York, in Suffolk county, is 6 miles SE of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 43 miles E of New York, New York. The town is located in the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. Great River has a population of 1,546.
In Great River, about 66% of adults are married. Lots of Great River people are married off. Large households are normal in the town.
You'll notice more men than women in Great River compared to most places.
In 2000, Great River had a median family income of $89,566. People in Great River generally have good earning power. The town enjoys an educated population. This town has lots of successful singles.
Residents of Great River gave more campaign money ($5,525) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 90% of the housing units in Great River. The average age of the housing in the town is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Great River, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Great River strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
Comparing Great River to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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| Short Commute Times | |  |
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