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Miller Place, New York

Introduction to Miller Place, New York

Miller Place, New York, in Suffolk county, is 18 miles SE of Bridgeport, Connecticut and 53 miles E of New York, New York. The town is conveniently located inside the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. There are an estimated 10,580 people in Miller Place.

Miller Place History

Miller Place has been inhabited for over five hundred years. Though there are no historical records about the original settlers in the area, it is said that the Miller Family purchased land in this area during late 1670s and was influential in its development. Through most of its history, Miller Place was an agricultural society, but it has evolved into a densely populated suburban area in recent decades.

Miller Place and nearby Attractions

  • BNL Science Museum
  • Mt. Sinai Harbor
  • Port Jefferson
  • Harbor Hills
  • Rocky Point
  • Pine Ridge Golf Club

Things To Do In Miller Place

The main business district of Miller Place has a variety of retail outlets, including a Starbucks Café, Ruby Tuesday, Applebees, Subway, Gamestop and Stop and Shop, among others. A beach is nearby and provides wonderful recreational opportunities.

Miller Place Transportation

John F. Kennedy International is the nearest major airport.

Miller Place Higher Education

Facilities for higher education can be found at Suffolk County Community College, Saint Joseph's College and Dowling College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Miller Place Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Miller Place People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Miller Place Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Miller Place College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Miller Place Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Miller Place, NY

Comparing Miller Place 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
Male Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old810
Well-Paid Single Men87
Well-Paid Single Women76
Age of the Population53
Racial Diversity45
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use96
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work22
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Housing Recently Built710
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Affordability of Rents13
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Property Taxes12
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