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Sayville, New York

Sayville, New York, in Suffolk county, is 9 miles E of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 47 miles E of New York, New York. The town is included in the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 16,735 people lived in Sayville.

The People and Families of Sayville

In Sayville, about 60% of adults are married. Sayville is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in town is married (though of course they're not). Large families and residences are common here.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sayville had a median family income of $85,229. Many people in Sayville make a good living. The bulk of the population of the town is doing well, with money to spend.

Political Inclinations

Sayville residents donated more money ($2,400) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.

Sayville Housing

An estimated 83% of living spaces in Sayville are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in the town as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Sayville, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Sayville Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Sayville People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Sayville Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Sayville Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Sayville Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Sayville, NY

Comparing Sayville 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 Women98
Well-Paid Single Men98
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Age of the Population64
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population66
Racial Diversity56
Senior Citizens43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty88
College Educated Adults87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Walking and Biking to Work68
Working at Home55
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Housing Recently Built48
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Rents13
Affordability of Property Taxes12

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