Stony Brook, NY

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):

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

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Stony Brook Almanac

Stony Brook Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Stony Brook Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Stony Brook residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Stony Brook, 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

Stony Brook Hospitals

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL ( STONY BROOK )
(Government - Local)
HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER SUNY
(516) 444-2701
Emergency Service: Yes

Starbucks in Stony Brook

Stony Brook Colleges

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Stony Brook University

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