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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.
In Port Jefferson, about 53% of adults are married.
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.
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.
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.
In Port Jefferson, 90% of commuters drive to work.
Port Jefferson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 7% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Port Jefferson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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