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Syosset, New York

Introduction to Syosset, New York

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

Syosset History

Syosset is a census designated hamlet located in the Town of Oyster Bay. Syosset derived its name from an Indian term meaning "place in the pines." The first railroad entered the area around 1854. This enabled many wealthy residents from New York City to build estates in the hamlet. Until World War II, Syosset was primarily a farming community.

Syosset and nearby Attractions

  • Syosset-Woodbury Community Park
  • Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary
  • Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium
  • Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge
  • Adventureland Amusement Park
  • Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk

Things To Do In Syosset

During your stay in Syosset, you can spend your leisure hours at the Bethpage State Park, Eisenhower Park, Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park or the Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, Nassau County Museum of Art, Cradle of Aviation Museum, Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum and Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum are also popular local spots. Golfers can enjoy the facilities offered by the Cantiague Park Golf Course.

Syosset Transportation

Air transportation is available from Republic Airport.

Syosset Higher Education

New Center College for Wholistic Health Education and Research lies within Syosset. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale and Hofstra University are also nearby.

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Syosset, NY

Comparing Syosset 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 Men99
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women98
Male Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity88
Senior Citizens66
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults109
People Above Poverty109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
Affordability of Rents23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
People Living Alone12
Affordability of Property Taxes12

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