Poquott, NY

Poquott, New York

Poquott, New York, in Suffolk county, is 14 miles NE of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 49 miles E of New York, New York. About 975 people people live in Poquott.

The People and Families of Poquott

In Poquott, about 64% of adults are married. Homes in Poquott tend to contain married couples. The village has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Poquott had a median family income of $116,379. Overall, families in Poquott are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the village are below middle class. Poquott does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the village tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. As it happens, more people than usual in Poquott are able to work from their homes. It turns out that the village is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($45,850) in Poquott than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the village.

Poquott Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Poquott, about 76% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the village. The average property tax bill in Poquott is higher than that of most other communities in New York.

Commuting

In Poquott, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Poquott, NY

Comparing Poquott to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Poquott Almanac

Poquott Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Poquott Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Poquott, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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