South Huntington, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
10,150 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
54.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$151,078 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$614,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,698 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
88.2% 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

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 52% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (42%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 7 31
Feb 3 8 34
Mar 4 4 40
Apr 4 1 50
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 5 36

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

St Anthony's High School
<1 miles, S · 5star

Colleges

Five Towns College
2 miles, S · 1.9star
Western Suffolk BOCES
4 miles, NE · 1.9star
Farmingdale State College
5 miles, SW · 3.2star

Hospitals

Ns/Lij Hs Huntington Hospital
4 miles, N · 4.1star
Plainview Hospital
6 miles, W · 3.2star

Airports

Long Island MacArthur Airport
15 miles, SE · 1.4star
Westchester County Airport
24 miles, N · 1.4star
Laguardia Airport
25 miles, W · 4.6star