Ronkonkoma, NY

Ronkonkoma, New York

Introduction to Ronkonkoma, New York

Ronkonkoma, New York, in Suffolk county, is 7 miles E of Brentwood, New York and 45 miles E of New York, New York. The town is conveniently located inside the Nassau- Suffolk metropolitan area. There are an estimated 20,029 people in Ronkonkoma.

Ronkonkoma History

Ronkonkoma is a census designated hamlet located in the Town of Islip, which was first settled in by Europeans in the 1680s. Islip gained the status of a town in 1790 and presently includes around 4 incorporated villages and more than 20 unincorporated hamlets. The area was originally inhabited by the Algonquin Indians. The name of the hamlet can be translated to the ‘resting place of the wild geese,' ‘fishing place,' and ‘white sand.'

Ronkonkoma and nearby Attractions

• Long Island Museum
• Lake Ronkonkoma Park
• Hallock Fitz-Greene Homestead Museum
• Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Park
• Wildwood State Park
• Fire Island National Seashore

Things To Do In Ronkonkoma

Ronkonkoma offers facilities for a number of recreational activities. Cedar Grove Beach, Belmont Lake State Park, Heckscher State Park, Caumsett State Park and Robert Moses State Park are all popular local tourist spots. The Caumsett State Historic Park, Marshall Field III estate and the Long Island Maritime Museum are great places to learn more about the history of the area. You can also enjoy fishing and boating on Lake Ronkonkoma.

Ronkonkoma Transportation

Ronkonkoma offers easy access to the Long Island Mac Arthur Airport.

Ronkonkoma Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued from the Dover Technical School, Dowling College, Suffolk County Community College - Western Campus and Sacred Heart University.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 17%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Ronkonkoma, NY

Comparing Ronkonkoma 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
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Ronkonkoma Almanac

Ronkonkoma Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Ronkonkoma Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Ronkonkoma, 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

Ronkonkoma Colleges

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