Mastic Beach, NY

Mastic Beach, New York

Introduction to Mastic Beach, New York

Mastic Beach, New York, in Suffolk county, is 20 miles E of Brentwood, New York and 59 miles E of New York, New York. The town is part of the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan statistical area. About 11,543 people live in Mastic Beach.

Mastic Beach History

Mastic Beach was originally inhabited by Algonquian Native Americans. In fact, it derived its name from an Algonquian term that means "big stream." It is a census–designated hamlet located in the southeastern part of Brookhaven. The Town of Brookhaven was first settled in by the English in 1655, and incorporated in 1686. The town presently includes around 8 incorporated villages and more than 50 unincorporated hamlets. The residents of the hamlet have recently created a committee and are exploring the possibility of incorporating Mastic Beach as a village.

Mastic Beach and nearby Attractions

• William Floyd Estate
• Animal Farm Petting Zoo
• Smith Point Park Beach
• Atlantis Marine World Aquarium
• Fire Island National Seashore
• Hallockville Museum Farm

Things To Do In Mastic Beach

While in Mastic Beach, you can visit the Smith Point Park Beach, Fire Island National Seashore, Southhaven County Park, William Floyd Estate and Wildwood State Park. The BNL Science Museum, Long Island Museum, Bellport- Brookhaven Historical Society Museum and the Long Island Maritime Museum are all also popular tourist spots in the Mastic Beach area. The Country Fair Entertainment Park is also close to the hamlet.

Mastic Beach Transportation

Long Island Mac Arthur Airport is the nearest airport.

Mastic Beach Higher Education

Facilities for higher studies are offered by Saint Joseph's College- Suffolk Campus, SUNY at Stony Brook and the University of New Haven.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Mastic Beach, NY

Comparing Mastic Beach 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Mastic Beach Almanac

Mastic Beach Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Mastic Beach Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Mastic Beach, 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

Mastic Beach High Schools (2004)

WILLIAM FLOYD HS
240 MASTIC BEACH RD
631-874-1120
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 3,191 students.

Mastic Beach Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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