Main Home Page  New York Home Page Community Sketches: New York: New York City (5 Boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island) Westchester County Suffolk County Nassau County Rockland County New Jersey: Hudson County Bergen County Essex County Union County Connecticut: Fairfield County

 

 

Community Sketches for Suffolk County

 

 

 

Towns & Villages

 

Town of Brookhaven: Population: 448,248 ((Includes communities of Belle Terre, Bellport, Lake Grove, Old Field, Patchogue, Poquott, Port Jefferson, Shoreham,  Blue Point, Brookhaven, Calverton (part), Canaaan Lake, Centereach, Center Moriches, Cherry Grove, Coram, Crystal Brook, Cupsogue Beach, Davis Park, East Moriches, East Patchogue, East Setauket, Eastport (part), East Shoreham, Farmingville, Fire Island Pines, Gordon Heights, Hagerman, Holbrook (part), Holtsville (part), Lake Ronkonkoma (part), Manorville, Mastic, Mastic Beach, Medford, Middle Island, Miller Place, Moriches, Mount Sinai, North Bellport, North Patchogue, Ocean Bay Park, Point of Woods, Port Jefferson Station, Ridge, Rocky Point, Ronkonkoma (part), Selden, Setauket, Shirley, Southaven, Sound Beach, Stony Brook, Strongs Neck, Terryville, Upton, Wading River (part), Water Island, West Manor, and Yaphank))

Government: Town of Brookhaven: Clerk Office: One Independence Hill Farmingville NY 11738 631-451-9101

Schools: PK-12: South Country Central School District. See individual community synopses for private school lists.

Child Care: See individual community synopses.

Public Library: Brookhaven Free Library 273 Beaver Dam Rd Brookhaven NY 11719 631-286-1923

 

Parks and Recreation: Brookhaven Parks, Recreation, Sports & Cultural Resources 1130 Old Town Rd Coram NY 11727 631-451-6100.

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 79/21 Median Rent: $936

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $159,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,546

More Information:

Public Schools

Private Schools

Child Care

Recreation

Realtors

Medical/Dental

Summer Camps

Arts Plus

 

Town of Islip: Population: 322,612

Government: Town Hall: 655 Main St Islip NY 11751 631-224-5490 Community Web Site: Islip Life

Schools: PK-12: Islip Union Free School District. No private schools are located in Islip.

Child Care: 2 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Islip.

Public Library: Islip Public Library 71 Monell Ave Islip NY 11751 631-581-5933

 

Parks and Recreation: Islip Town Dept of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs 50 Irish Lane East Islip NY 11730 631-224-5400

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 79/21 Median Rent: $956

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $169,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,654

More Information:

Public Schools

Private Schools

Child Care

Recreation

Realtors

Medical/Dental

Summer Camps

Arts Plus

 

Town of Babylon: Population: 211,792 (Includes Amityville, Babylon, Copiague, Deer Park, East Farmingdale, Gilgo, Oak Beach & Captree (3 communities with a combined population of 333), Lindenhurst, North Amityville, North Babylon, North Lindenhurst, West Babylon, Wheatley Heights, and Wyandanch)

Government: Town Hall: 200 E Sunrise Hwy Lindenhurst NY 11757 631-957-3000

Schools: PK-12: See individual community synopses.

Child Care: See individual community synopses.

Public Library: Babylon Public Library: 24 S Carll Ave, Babylon NY 11702, 631-669-1624

 

Parks and Recreation: Babylon Town Dept of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs 151 Phelps Lane North Babylon NY 11703 631-893-2100

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 75/25 Median Rent: $952

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $167,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,636

More Information:

Public Schools

Private Schools

Child Care

Recreation

Realtors

Medical/Dental

Summer Camps

Arts Plus

 

Town of Huntington: Population: 195,289 Zip Code 11743. Town includes villages of Northport, Asharoken,

Lloyd Harbor and Huntington Bay, and the unincorporated communities of Cold Spring Harbor, Elwood,

Huntington,Huntington Station, South Huntington, Melville, East Northport, Halesite, Dix Hills, Centerport,

Greenlawn, and Fort Salonga.

Government: Town Hall: 100 Main St Huntington NY 11743 631-351-3089

Schools: 1 private school is located in Huntington.

Child Care: 11 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Huntington.

Public Library: Huntington Public Library: 338 Main St, Huntington NY 11743, 631-427-5165

 

Parks and Recreation: Huntington Town Dept of Parks and Recreation 100 Main St Huntington NY 11743 631-351-3089

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 85/15 Median Rent: $1,003

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $277,900 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,028

More Information:

Public Schools

Private Schools

Child Care

Recreation

Realtors

Medical/Dental

Summer Camps

Arts Plus

 

Town of Smithtown: Population: 115,715

Government: Town Hall: 99 W Main St Smithtown NY 11787, 631-360-7620

Schools: PK-12: Smithtown Central School District. 5 private schools are located in Smithtown.

Child Care: 13 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Smithtown.

Public Library: Smithtown Library: 1 North Country Rd, Smithtown NY 11787, 631-265-2072

 

Parks and Recreation: Smithtown Recreation Dept Smithtown Landing Country Club 495 Landing Ave, Box 575 Smithtown NY 11787 631-360-7644

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 87/13 Median Rent: $943

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $248,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,854

More Information:

Public Schools

Private Schools

Child Care

Recreation

Realtors

Medical/Dental

Summer Camps

Arts Plus

 

Town of Southampton: Population: 54,712

Government: Town Hall: 116 Hampton Rd Southampton NY 11968 631-283-6000 Community Web Sites: East End Community Online, North Fork Parents

Schools: PK-12: Southampton Union Free School District, Tuckahoe Common School District. 2 private schools are located in Southampton.

Child Care: 2 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Southampton.

Public Library: Rogers Memorial Library 91 Coopers Farm Rd Southampton NY 11968 631-283-0774

 

Parks and Recreation: Town of Southampton Parks and Recreation Dept 116 Hampton Rd Southampton NY 11968 631-283-6011

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 76/24 Median Rent: $938

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $245,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,552

More Information:

Public Schools

Private Schools

Child Care

Recreation

Realtors

Medical/Dental

Summer Camps

Arts Plus

 

Village of Lindenhurst: Population: 27,819

Government: Village Hall: 430 S Wellwood Ave Lindenhurst NY 11757 631-957-7500

Schools: PK-12: Lindenhurst Union Free School District. 2 private schools are located in Lindenhurst.

Child Care: 5 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Lindenhurst.

Public Library: Lindenhurst Memorial Library 1 Lee Ave Lindenhurst NY 11757 631-957-7755

 

Parks and Recreation: Lindenhurst Community Center 239 Buffalo Ave Lindenhurst NY 11757 631-957-7526; Babylon Town Dept of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs 151 Phelps Lane North Babylon NY 11703 631-893-2100

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 81/19 Median Rent: $858

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $167,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,624

More Information:

Public Schools

Private Schools

Child Care

Recreation

Realtors

Medical/Dental

Summer Camps

Arts Plus

 

Town of Riverhead: Population: 27,680

Government: Town Hall: 210 Howell Ave Riverhead NY 11901, 631-727-3200 Community Web Sites: East End Community Online, North Fork Parents

Schools: PK-12: Riverhead Central School District. 4 private schools are located in Riverhead.

Child Care: 6 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Riverhead.

Public Library: Riverhead Free Library: 330 Court St, Riverhead NY 11901, 631-727-3228

 

Parks and Recreation: Riverhead Parks & Recreation Dept: Columbus Ave, Riverhead NY 11901, 631-727-5744

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 77/23 Median Rent: $816

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $166,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,593

More Information:

Public Schools

Private Schools

Child Care

Recreation

Realtors

Medical/Dental

Summer Camps

Arts Plus

 

Town of Southold: Population: 20,599

Government: Town Hall: 53095 Main Rd Southold NY 11971 631-765-1800 Community Web Sites: East End Community Online, North Fork Parents

 

Schools: PK-12: Southold Union Free School District. No private schools are located in Southold.

Child Care: 1 child care center and/or preschool is located in Southold.

Public Library: Southold Free Library 53705 Main Rd Southold NY 11971 631-765-2197

 

Parks and Recreation: Southold Town Recreation Department 970 Peconic Lane Box 267 Peconic NY 11958 631-765-5182

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: Median Rent: $869

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $218,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,450

More Information:

Public Schools

Private Schools

Child Care

Recreation

Realtors

Medical/Dental

Summer Camps

Arts Plus

 

Town of East Hampton: Population: 19,719

Government: Town Hall: 15 Pantigo Rd East Hampton NY 11937 631-324-4142 Community Web Sites: East End Community Online, North Fork Parents

Schools: PK-12: East Hampton Union Free School District, Springs Union Free School District. 1 private school is located in East Hampton.

Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in East Hampton.

Public Library: East Hampton Library 159 Main St East Hampton NY 11937 631-324-0222

 

Parks and Recreation: East Hampton Town Parks & Recreation Dept 159B Pantigo Rd East Hampton NY 11937 631-324-2417

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 76/24 Median Rent: $1,061

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $293,900 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs $1,670

More Information:

Public Schools

Private Schools

Child Care

Recreation

Realtors

Medical/Dental

Summer Camps

Arts Plus

 

Village of Babylon: Population: 12,615

Government: Town Hall: 153 W Main St Babylon NY 11702 631-669-1500

Schools: PK-12: Babylon Union Free School District. No private schools are located in Babylon.

Child Care: 6 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Babylon.

Public Library: Babylon Public Library: 24 S Carll Ave, Babylon NY 11702, 631-669-1624

 

Parks and Recreation: Babylon Town Dept of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs 151 Phelps Lane North Babylon NY 11703 631-893-2100

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 76/24 Median Rent: $983

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $209,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,827

More Information:

Public Schools

Private Schools

Child Care

Recreation

Realtors

Medical/Dental

Summer Camps

Arts Plus

 

Village of Patchogue: Population: 11,919

Government: Village Hall: 14 Baker St. Box 719 Patchogue NY 11772 631-475-4300

Schools: PK-12: Patchogue-Medford Union Free Central School District. 3 private schools are located in Patchogue.

Child Care: 10 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Patchogue.

Public Library: Patchogue-Medford Library: 54-60 E Main St, Patchogue NY 11772, 631-654-4700

 

Parks and Recreation: Patchogue Village Dept of Recreation and Parks 14 Baker St. Box 719 Patchogue NY 11772 631-475-4302

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 49/51 Median Rent: $836

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $143,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,431

More Information:

Public Schools

Private Schools

Child Care

Recreation

Realtors

Medical/Dental

Summer Camps

Arts Plus

 

Village of Lake Grove: Population: 10,250

Government: Village of Lake Grove: 980 Hawkins Ave Lake Grove NY 11755 631-585-2000

Schools: PK-12: South Country Central School District. 2 private schools are located in Lake Grove.

Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Lake Grove.

Public Library: South Country Library: 22 Station Rd, Bellport NY 11713, 631-286-0818

 

Parks and Recreation: Brookhaven Parks, Recreation, Sports & Cultural Resources 1130 Old Town Rd Coram NY 11727 631-451-6100.

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 79/21 Median Rent: $962

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $189,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,640

More Information:

Public Schools

Private Schools

Child Care

Recreation

Realtors

Medical/Dental

Summer Camps

Arts Plus

 

Village of Amityville: Population: 9,441

Government: Village Hall: 21 Greene Ave Amityville NY 11701 631-264-6000

Schools: PK-12: Amityville Union Free School District. 3 private schools are located in Amityville.

Child Care: 4 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Amityville.

Public Library: Amityville Public Library Corner of Oak & John Streets Amityville NY 11701 631-264-0567

 

Parks and Recreation: Babylon Town Dept of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs 151 Phelps Lane North Babylon NY 11703 631-893-2100

Housing Statistic: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 69/31 Median Rent: $912

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $202,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,791

More Information:

Public Schools

Private Schools

Child Care

Recreation

Realtors

Medical/Dental

Summer Camps

Arts Plus

 

Village of Northport: Population: 7,606

Government: Village Hall: 224 Main St Huntington NY 11768 631-261-7502

Schools: PK-12: Half Hollow Hills Central School District, Commack Union Free School District. No private schools are located in Northport.

Child Care: 5 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Northport.

Public Library: Northport-East Northport Public Library 151 Laurel Ave Northport NY 11768 631-261-6930

 

Parks and Recreation: Huntington Town Dept of Parks and Recreation 100 Main St Huntington NY 11743 631-351-3089

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 76/24 Median Rent: $977

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $309,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,178

More Information:

Public Schools

Private Schools

Child Care

Recreation

Realtors

Medical/Dental

Summer Camps

Arts Plus

 

Village of Port Jefferson: Population: 7,837

Government: Village Hall: 121 W Broadway Port Jefferson NY 11777 631-473-4724 Community Web Site

Schools: PK-12: Port Jefferson Union Free School District. 3 private schools are located in Port Jefferson.

Child Care: 8 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Port Jefferson.

Public Library: Port Jefferson Free Library 100 Thompson St Port Jefferson NY 11777 631-473-0022

 

Parks and Recreation: Port Jefferson Village Center 121 W Broadway Port Jefferson NY 11777 631-802-2160.

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 72/28 Median Rent: $916

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $251,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,894

More Information:

Public Schools

Private Schools

Child Care

Recreation

Realtors

Medical/Dental

Summer Camps

Arts Plus

 

Village of Southampton: Population: 3,965

Government: Village Hall: 23 Main St Southampton NY 11968 631-283-0247 Community Web Sites: East End Community Online, North Fork Parents

 

Schools: PK-12: Southampton Union Free School District, Tuckahoe Common School District. 2 private schools are located in Southampton.

Child Care: 2 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Southampton.

Public Library: Rogers Memorial Library 91 Coopers Farm Rd Southampton NY 11968 631-283-0774

 

Parks and Recreation: Town of Southampton Parks and Recreation Dept 116 Hampton Rd Southampton NY 11968 631-283-6011

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 73/27 Median Rent: $1,060

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $384,300 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,866

More Information:

Public Schools

Private Schools

Child Care

Recreation

Realtors

Medical/Dental

Summer Camps

Arts Plus

 

Village of Brightwaters: Population: 3,248

Government: Brightwaters Village Hall: 40 Seneca Dr, Brightwaters NY 11718 631-665-1280 Community Web Site: Bayshore-Brightwaters Community Web Site

Schools: PK-12: Bayshore Union Free School District. No private schools are located in Brightwaters.

Child Care: No child care centers and/or preschools are located in Brightwaters.

Public Library: Bayshore-Brightwaters Public Library: 1 S Country Rd, Brightwaters NY 11718 631-665-4350.

 

Parks and Recreation: Islip Town Dept of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs 50 Irish Lane East Islip NY 11730 631-224-5400

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 60/40 Median Rent: $868

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $247,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,035

More Information:

Public Schools

Private Schools

Child Care

Recreation

Realtors

Medical/Dental

Summer Camps

Arts Plus

 

Village of Bellport: Population: 2,363

Government: Village Hall: 28 Bellport Lane Bellport NY 11713 631-286-0327.

Schools: PK-12: South Country Central School District. No private schools are located in Bellport.

Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Bellport.

Public Library: South Country Library: 22 Station Rd, Bellport NY 11713, 631-286-0818

 

Parks and Recreation: Brookhaven Parks, Recreation, Sports & Cultural Resources 1130 Old Town Rd Coram NY 11727 631-451-6100.

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 84/16 Median Rent: $859

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $186,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,538

More Information:

Public Schools

Private Schools

Child Care

Recreation

Realtors

Medical/Dental

Summer Camps

Arts Plus

 

Village of Sag Harbor: Population: 2,313