Bay Shore, NY

Bay Shore, New York

Introduction to Bay Shore, New York

Bay Shore, New York, in Suffolk county, is 3 miles S of Brentwood, New York and 38 miles E of New York, New York. The town is part of the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan statistical area. About 23,852 people live in Bay Shore.

Bay Shore History

Bay Shore was originally known as Penataquit and was inhabited by Native Americans. Sagtikos Manor, the oldest structure of the town, was built in 1692 by Stephanus Van Cortlandt. It served as the headquarters for the British forces during the American Revolution. It was also used as a stopover by George Washington during his tour of Long Island in 1790. Bay Shore became famous for its shopping district and resorts during the late 19th century.

Bay Shore and nearby Attractions

• Robert Moses State Park
• Sagtikos Manor
• Gardiner Park
• Heckscher State Park
• Adventureland Amusement Park
• Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk

Things To Do In Bay Shore

While in Bay Shore, you can visit the Robert Moses State Park, Captree State Park or the Belmont Lake State Park. The Long Island Maritime Museum, the BNL Science Museum, Cradle of Aviation Museum the and Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum are also worth visiting. Shopping can be enjoyed at the Westfield Shopping Center of Bay Shore.

Bay Shore Transportation

Air transportation is available from Long Island MacArthur Airport.

Bay Shore Higher Education

Suffolk County Community College - Western Campus and Dowling College are nearby.

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High Points

Bay Shore strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Bay Shore, NY

Comparing Bay Shore to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Bay Shore Almanac

Bay Shore Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Bay Shore Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Bay Shore, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Bay Shore Hospitals

SOUTHSIDE HOSPITAL
(Government - Federal)
301 EAST MAIN STREET
(631) 968-3000
Emergency Service: Yes

Bay Shore High Schools (2004)

BAY SHORE SHS
155 THIRD AVE
631-968-1156
Serves 1,724 students.

Bay Shore Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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