Brightwaters, Bay Shore, NY
Living in Brightwaters
Bikeability65
Walkability51
Commute19
Public Transit74
Affordability4
Public Safety94
Airports67
Hospitals13
Colleges100
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools40
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
13kPopulation+742 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
72%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$99kMedian Household Income+$4.2k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
36 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more18%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector68%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van82%
Public transportation11%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$438kMedian Home Value-$53k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$890Median Monthly Rent+$174 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K31%
$500K to $749K24%
$750K to $999K6%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene25%
LP gas2%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas63%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Brightwaters
United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Suffolk County13
Property Crime in Brightwaters
United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Suffolk County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(39%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 4 | 7 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 40 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brightwaters
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding61
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding37
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Brightwaters, Bay Shore, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Brightwaters, Bay Shore, NY
St Patrick School
1 miles, E
Heritage Christian Academy
2 miles, N
Our Lady of Lourdes School
2 miles, W
Bridges Academy (The)
2 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Brightwaters, Bay Shore, NY
Five Towns College
8 miles, NW
Farmingdale State College
9 miles, W
St Joseph's College-Long Island
13 miles, E
Stony Brook University
15 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Brightwaters, Bay Shore, NY
Ns/Lij Hs Southside Hospital
1 miles, E
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
2 miles, SW
Pilgrim Psychiatric Center
6 miles, N
Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center
8 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Brightwaters, Bay Shore, NY
Long Island MacArthur Airport
10 miles, NE
John F Kennedy International Airport
28 miles, W
Laguardia Airport
32 miles, W
Westchester County Airport
33 miles, NW