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Patchogue, New York

Patchogue, New York, in Suffolk county, is 12 miles E of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 50 miles E of New York, New York. The village is part of the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 11,919 people people live in Patchogue.

The People and Families of Patchogue

In Patchogue, about 40% of adults are married. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in Patchogue.

Approximately 19% of Patchogue is non-white. In Patchogue you'll find a lively diversity of people.

The village is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Patchogue had a median family income of $60,126.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($4,250) in Patchogue than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the village.

Patchogue Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Patchogue, about 49% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in the village.

Commuting

In Patchogue, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Patchogue Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Patchogue Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Patchogue Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Patchogue, NY

Comparing 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 Population910
Racial Diversity910
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women88
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Age of the Population42
Senior Citizens32
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income76
College Educated Adults65
People in Middle Class or Better54
People Above Poverty54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times35
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
People Living Alone88
Housing Recently Built37
Affordability of Rents24
Affordability of Property Taxes24

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