Centre Island, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
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
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
308 332.4M (US)
Median Age
58.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
62.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$213,542 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
47 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,652,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,132 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Nassau County
2
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

Nassau County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 8 30
Feb 3 8 33
Mar 4 5 41
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 4 1 46
Dec 4 5 36

Hazards

Blizzard

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NY State Senate District 7, NY Assembly District 13, NY
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Schools

Oyster Bay High School
2 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Webb Institute
6 miles, W
Long Island University
7 miles, SW • 2.8 star
SUNY College at Old Westbury
7 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Ns/Lij Hs Huntington Hospital
6 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Northwell Hospital Glen Cove
6 miles, W • 4.1 star
Plainview Hospital
9 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Westchester County Airport
15 miles, N • 1.4 star
Laguardia Airport
20 miles, W • 4.6 star
John F Kennedy International Airport
22 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Long Island MacArthur Airport
23 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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