Miller Place, NY

Miller Place, New York

Miller Place, New York, in Suffolk county, is 18 miles SE of Bridgeport, Connecticut (center to center) 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.

The People and Families of Miller Place

In Miller Place, about 68% of adults are married. Many folks in Miller Place are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the town, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Miller Place had a median family income of $87,656. Miller Place has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Miller Place living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($13,070) in Miller Place. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Miller Place Housing

Approximately 90% of housing in Miller Place is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Miller Place, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Miller Place, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Miller Place Almanac

Miller Place Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Miller Place Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Miller Place residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starbucks in Miller Place

Miller Place High Schools (2004)

MILLER PLACE HS
15 MEMORIAL DR
631-474-2723
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 895 students.

Miller Place Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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