Syosset, NY

Syosset, New York

Syosset, New York, in Nassau county, is 7 miles N of Levittown, New York (center to center) and 25 miles E of New York, New York. The town is part of the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 18,544 people people live in Syosset.

The People and Families of Syosset

In Syosset, about 68% of adults are married. Homes in Syosset tend to contain married couples. The town has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Syosset had a median family income of $99,704. Overall, families in Syosset are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the town are below middle class. Syosset does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the town tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. As it happens, more people than usual in Syosset are able to work from their homes. It turns out that the town is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($78,340) in Syosset than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Syosset Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Syosset, about 93% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average property tax bill in the town is higher than that of most other communities in New York.

Commuting

In Syosset, 76% of commuters drive to work. One alternative to driving in Syosset is the public transportation system.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Syosset, NY

Comparing Syosset 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
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
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
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
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
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes

Syosset Almanac

Syosset Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Syosset Public Libraries

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Syosset Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starbucks in Syosset

Syosset High Schools (2004)

SYOSSET SHS
70 S WOODS RD
516-364-5675
Serves 1,971 students.

Syosset Colleges

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Culinary Academy

New York College of Health Professions

(List of All New York Colleges)

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