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Stony Brook
  • Suburb of New York City, NY
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Suburb
New York City

Stony Brook

#3 in Best Places to Live in Suffolk County
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Stony Brook is a suburb of New York City with a population of 12,048. Stony Brook is in Suffolk County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Stony Brook offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Stony Brook there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Stony Brook and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Stony Brook are highly rated.
    About Stony Brook...
    Population
    12,048
    Suburb of
    New York City
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $487,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,449
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      11%
    • Own
      89%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      8%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      22%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      38%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      18%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      14%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      1%
      11%
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    Working in Stony Brook

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $129,625
    National
    $69,021
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