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North Patchogue, New York

Introduction to North Patchogue, New York

North Patchogue, New York, in Suffolk County, is 12 miles E of Brentwood, New York and 51 miles E of New York, New York. There are an estimated 7,825 people in the town.

North Patchogue History

The water bodies of the area played a major role in the community's early industrial development. North Patchogue is in Suffolk County, which was created in 1683. It is currently a census-designated place.

North Patchogue and nearby Attractions

  • Long Island Museum
  • Suffolk County Historical Society
  • Robert Moses State Parke
  • Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
  • Fire Island National Seashore
  • Atlantis Marine World Aquarium

Things To Do In North Patchogue

The Suffolk County Historical Society, the Long Island Maritime Museum, the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum and the Long Island Museum are all accessible from North Patchogue. The Atlantis Marine World Aquarium features marine life exhibits, seal and sea lion shows, and submarine simulator rides. Belmont Lake State Park, Robert Moses State Park, Heckscher State Park, Wildwood State Park and Captree State Park are some of the popular nearby parks.

North Patchogue Transportation

Air transportation is available from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport.

North Patchogue Higher Education

Saint Josephs College-Suffolk Campus, Dowling College, Suffolk County Community College-Ammerman Campus, and Suffolk County Community College-Western Campus are all located nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%North Patchogue Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%North Patchogue Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of North Patchogue, NY

Comparing North Patchogue 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 Population99
Well-Paid Single Men87
Well-Paid Single Women87
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Racial Diversity67
Age of the Population42
Female Share of the Population32
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better87
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times24
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Housing Recently Built58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Property Taxes24
Affordability of Rents23
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