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Mount Sinai, New York

Introduction to Mount Sinai, New York

Mount Sinai, New York, in Suffolk County, is 16 miles NE of Brentwood, New York and 51 miles E of New York, New York. The town contains a population of approximately 8,734.

Mount Sinai History

Colonial settlers purchased land from Native Americans and established a community here in 1664. At that time, the area was referred to as Old Mans. A number of farms and businesses were soon set up in the area. In 1840, when the residents wanted to establish a post office in the community, its name was changed from Old Mans to Mt. Vernon. However, since another town of the same name already existed in New York, Charles Phillips, the town’s first postmaster, named the community Mount Sinai after the biblical location. Until the 1960s, farming was the main occupation of the residents of Mount Sinai. The community's economy is also dependent on shipping and other trades and commerce.

Mount Sinai and nearby Attractions

  • Long Island Maritime Museum
  • Jennings Beach
  • Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Park
  • Cedar Beach
  • Fire Island National Seashore
  • Atlantis Marine World Aquarium

Things To Do In Mount Sinai

Mount Sinai offers access to Jennings Beach and Cedar Beach. The Long Island Museum, the Suffolk County Historical Society, the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, and the Long Island Maritime Museum are the local museums. Eagles Nest, which is the estate of William K. Vanderbilt, is a historic site located nearby. The Fire Island National Seashore features over 30 miles of beach, public marinas, nature trails and camping facilities. Sherwood Island State Park, located on Long Island Sound, also includes a beach, a nature center, picnic areas and nature trails. Visitors can also enjoy fishing, swimming and scuba diving here. Local golfers can enjoy a round at the Spring Lake Golf Club or at the Great Rock Golf Club.

Mount Sinai Transportation

Long Island Mac Arthur is the closest major airport.

Mount Sinai Higher Education

Nearby colleges include Suffolk County Community College-Ammerman Campus, Saint Josephs College-Suffolk Campus, Sacred Heart University and Dowling College.

High Points

Mount Sinai 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 5%trophyMount Sinai People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Mount Sinai Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Mount Sinai Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Mount Sinai Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Mount Sinai, NY

Comparing Mount Sinai 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 Population77
Well-Paid Single Men76
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Well-Paid Single Women76
Age of the Population53
Racial Diversity56
Female Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens21

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income109
People Above Poverty98
College Educated Adults87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Working at Home65
Short Commute Times12
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Housing Recently Built810
Affordability of Rents12
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Property Taxes12
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