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Patchogue, New York

Introduction to Patchogue, New York

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

Patchogue History

The Village of Patchogue was named after the Patchogue Indians, who inhabited the area before European settlers arrived. According to another theory, the village's name was derived from an Indian term that meant “where they divide in two." Patchogue was officially incorporated in 1893. In its early years, it developed into a center for manufacturing lace and then as a summer resort town.

Patchogue and nearby Attractions

  • Fire Island National Seashore
  • Long Island Maritime Museum
  • Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society Museum
  • Connecticut River State Park
  • South Haven County Park
  • Bellview Beach

Things To Do In Patchogue

The Village of Patchogue has a riverfront and a natural harbor that serve as recreational and commercial areas. The Great South Bay Music Festival, which is held in July, is an interesting local celebration featuring a wide variety of activities. The village offers excellent provisions for recreational activities that can be enjoyed in the local parks.

Patchogue Transportation

John F. Kennedy International Airport is less than an hour’s drive away.

Patchogue Higher Education

The local institution for higher education is Saint Joseph's College, while Suffolk County Community College and Dowling College are a few miles away.

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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