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Stony Brook, NY


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Stony Brook, New York

Stony Brook, New York, in Suffolk county, is 11 miles NE of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 45 miles E of New York, New York. The town is located in the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. Stony Brook has a population of 13,727.

The People and Families of Stony Brook

In Stony Brook, about 68% of adults are married. Lots of Stony Brook people are married off. Large households are normal in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stony Brook had a median family income of $95,567. People in Stony Brook generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Stony Brook than most places. The town enjoys an educated population. This town has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Stony Brook gave more campaign money ($24,750) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Stony Brook Housing

Owners occupy 92% of the housing units in Stony Brook. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Stony Brook, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Stony Brook Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Stony Brook College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Stony Brook People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Stony Brook Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Stony Brook Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Stony Brook Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Stony Brook Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Stony Brook, NY

Comparing Stony Brook 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 Men109
Well-Paid Single Women99
Age of the Population86
Male Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Racial Diversity67
Senior Citizens43
Female Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income109
People Above Poverty109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built58
People Living Alone22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
Affordability of Property Taxes12
Affordability of Rents11

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