Centereach, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
31,501 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$127,106 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$471,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,493 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,266 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Suffolk County
1
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Suffolk County
3
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 7 30
Feb 3 8 32
Mar 4 4 39
Apr 4 1 49
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 4 0 54
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 4 4 36

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 4%

Schools

Centereach High School
<1 miles, N 5 star
Dawnwood Middle School
<1 miles, N 1.9 star
Oxhead Road School
<1 miles, NW 2.3 star

Colleges

Suffolk County Community College
2 miles, SE 1.9 star
Stony Brook University
4 miles, N 3.7 star

Hospitals

St Charles Hospital
6 miles, NE 3.2 star
St Catherine of Siena Hospital
7 miles, W 1.4 star

Airports

Long Island MacArthur Airport
5 miles, SW 1.4 star
Tweed-New Haven Airport
29 miles, NE 1 star
Westchester County Airport
35 miles, NW 1.4 star