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Nissequogue, NY


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Nissequogue, New York

Nissequogue, New York, in Suffolk county, is 8 miles N of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 42 miles E of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding Nassau - Suffolk metro area, the village is not an isolated village. Nissequogue is home to some 1,543 residents.

The People and Families of Nissequogue

In Nissequogue, about 74% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Nissequogue are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the village tends toward large families and full houses.

The people of Nissequogue are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Nissequogue had a median family income of $157,973. More so than most places, the people in Nissequogue generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the village with spending money keeps the village vital. Fewer people in Nissequogue are poor than in most places in New York. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the village. Home-based work is more common in Nissequogue than in most places. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the village.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($8,200) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Nissequogue. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Nissequogue can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the village.

Nissequogue Housing

According to the 2000 census, 91% of the housing in Nissequogue was owner-occupied. The village presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. On average, homes in Nissequogue have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice village, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Nissequogue, 85% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyNissequogue Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyNissequogue Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyNissequogue People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyNissequogue Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyNissequogue College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyNissequogue Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyNissequogue Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyNissequogue Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Nissequogue Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Nissequogue, NY

Comparing Nissequogue 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 Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population99
Racial Diversity75
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size109

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use107
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work43
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Housing Recently Built710
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime99
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