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Hauppauge, New York

Introduction to Hauppauge, New York

Hauppauge, New York, in Suffolk county, is 3 miles NE of Brentwood, New York and 41 miles E of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding Nassau - Suffolk metro area, Hauppauge is home to some 20,100 residents.

Hauppauge History

Hauppauge is a census-designated hamlet partly located in Islip and partly in Smithtown. Algonquin Native Americans originally inhabited the area. In fact, the hamlet derived its name from an Algonquian term meaning "swampy area." It is home to the Hauppauge Industrial Park, which is the largest industrial park on Long Island and the second largest of its kind in the United States.

Hauppauge and nearby Attractions

  • Long Island Museum
  • Sunken Meadow State Park
  • Country Fair Entertainment Park
  • Fire Island National Seashore
  • Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
  • Adventureland Amusement Park

Things To Do In Hauppauge

The Long Island Museum, the Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, the Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Park and the Caumsett State Historic Park are all accessible from Hauppauge. Local parks include Weld Park, Belmont Lake State Park, Jones Beach State Park, Greengate Park and Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The Hamlet Wind Watch Golf and Country Club is home to the local golf course.

Hauppauge Transportation

Long Island Mac Arthur Airport is nearby.

Hauppauge Higher Education

Long Island University-Brentwood, Suffolk County Community College-Western Campus, Norwalk Community College and Dowling College are some of the nearby colleges and universities.

High Points

Hauppauge 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 7%Hauppauge People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Hauppauge Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Hauppauge Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Hauppauge Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Hauppauge Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Hauppauge Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Hauppauge College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Hauppauge, NY

Comparing Hauppauge 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
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women98
Male Share of the Population99
Age of the Population76
Racial Diversity67
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Senior Citizens32
Female Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income109
People Above Poverty99
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Working at Home54
Walking and Biking to Work46
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Housing Recently Built59
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Property Taxes13
Affordability of Rents11

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