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Port Jefferson, New York

Introduction to Port Jefferson, New York

Port Jefferson, New York, in Suffolk County, is 14 miles NE of Brentwood, New York and 49 miles E of New York, New York. The village is home to some 7,837 residents.

Port Jefferson History

Once known as the Drowned Meadow because of the frequent floods that plagued the area, Port Jefferson was a major ship building community during its early years. In 1836, it was named Port Jefferson in honor of President Thomas Jefferson, who provided funds that were used to prevent flooding in the area. In the 1880s, Port Jefferson was a major whaling port. It was officially incorporated as a village in 1964.

Port Jefferson and nearby Attractions

  • Long Island Museum
  • Marshall Field III estate
  • Mather House Museum
  • Sherwood Island State Park
  • Beardsley Zoological Gardens
  • Maritime Aquarium

Things To Do In Port Jefferson

The Mather House Museum, located in Port Jefferson, showcases maritime and shipbuilding exhibits. The Long Island Museum, the Long Island Maritime Museum, the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum and the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum are some of the local museums. Marshall Field III estate, the Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Park and Eagles Nest are all nearby as well. The Beardsley Zoological Gardens, Captain's Cove Seaport, Fire Island National Seashore and Sherwood Island State Park are some of the other popular attractions in the area.

Port Jefferson Transportation

Long Island Mac Arthur is the nearest major airport.

Port Jefferson Higher Education

Nearby colleges and universities include Stony Brook University, Suffolk County Community College-Ammerman Campus, Dowling College, Sacred Heart University and Saint Josephs College-Suffolk Campus.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Port Jefferson College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Port Jefferson Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Port Jefferson Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Port Jefferson Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Port Jefferson Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Port Jefferson, NY

Comparing Port Jefferson 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 Women109
Well-Paid Single Men109
Age of the Population98
Racial Diversity67
Senior Citizens66
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income109
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use97
Walking and Biking to Work35
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Housing Recently Built59
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Rents23
Affordability of Property Taxes13
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