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Ronkonkoma, New York, in Suffolk county, is 7 miles E of Brentwood, New York (center to center) 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.
In Ronkonkoma, about 58% of adults are married. Many folks in Ronkonkoma are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the town, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.
In 2000, Ronkonkoma had a median family income of $73,003.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($8,700) in Ronkonkoma. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 80% of housing in Ronkonkoma is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years.
In Ronkonkoma, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Ronkonkoma strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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| 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% | ![]() |
Comparing Ronkonkoma to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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