Stony Brook University, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
9,138 332.4M (US)
Median Age
19.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
53.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$157,695 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
48.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$590,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,612 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 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 8 31
Feb 3 8 33
Mar 5 5 39
Apr 5 1 49
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 4 0 55
Nov 4 1 46
Dec 4 5 36

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right.

Liberal (52%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, NY State Senate District 1, NY Assembly District 4, NY
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Schools

Nassakeag Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 5 star
The Stony Brook School
1 miles, N • 5 star
Minnesauke Elementary School
1 miles, NE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Stony Brook University
<1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Suffolk County Community College
5 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Suny/Stony Brook University Hospital
<1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
St Charles Hospital
4 miles, E • 3.2 star
St Catherine of Siena Hospital
6 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Airports

Long Island MacArthur Airport
8 miles, S • 1.4 star
Tweed-New Haven Airport
27 miles, NE • 1 star
Westchester County Airport
32 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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