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Port Jefferson Station, NY


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Port Jefferson Station, New York

Port Jefferson Station, New York, in Suffolk county, is 14 miles NE of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 50 miles E of New York, New York. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. Port Jefferson Station contains a population of approximately 7,527.

The People and Families of Port Jefferson Station

In Port Jefferson Station, about 53% of adults are married. Port Jefferson Station has a large-family feeling.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Port Jefferson Station had a median family income of $63,185.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Port Jefferson Station.

Port Jefferson Station Housing

Port Jefferson Station has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 72% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Port Jefferson Station, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Port Jefferson Station Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Port Jefferson Station, NY

Comparing Port Jefferson Station 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 Women87
Well-Paid Single Men87
Racial Diversity88
Male Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Age of the Population53
Female Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income87
College Educated Adults76
People in Middle Class or Better76
People Above Poverty65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times24
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Housing Recently Built69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Rents23
Affordability of Property Taxes14

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