Stony Brook, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
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
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
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
12,827 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
68.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$162,054 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$587,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,602 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
82.3% 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

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right.

Liberal (49%) (45%) 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 8 31
Feb 2 8 33
Mar 4 5 38
Apr 5 1 48
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 4 0 54
Nov 4 1 45
Dec 4 5 36

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

The Stony Brook School
1 miles, N · 5star
Nassakeag Elementary School
1 miles, E · 5star
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Colleges

Stony Brook University
<1 miles, NE · 3.7star
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Hospitals

St Charles Hospital
4 miles, E · 3.2star
St Catherine of Siena Hospital
6 miles, W · 1.4star
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Airports

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