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Port Jefferson, NY


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Port Jefferson, New York

Port Jefferson, 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. Part of the surrounding Nassau - Suffolk metro area, the village is not an isolated village. Port Jefferson is home to some 7,837 residents.

The People and Families of Port Jefferson

In Port Jefferson, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Port Jefferson had a median family income of $83,981. More so than most places, the people in Port Jefferson generally have good jobs with good salaries. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the village. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Port Jefferson.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($12,935) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Port Jefferson. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

Port Jefferson Housing

According to the 2000 census, 72% of the housing in Port Jefferson was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the village have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Port Jefferson, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Port Jefferson, 90% of commuters drive to work.

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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