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Nesconset, NY


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Nesconset, New York

Introduction to Nesconset, New York

Nesconset, New York, in Suffolk county, is 6 miles NE of Brentwood, New York and 43 miles E of New York, New York. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns that it shares the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area with. Nesconset contains a population of approximately 11,992.

Nesconset History

This area was once occupied by Algonquian-speaking Native Americans. In fact, the name of the town comes from an Algonquian word meaning “second crossing." During the 1970s, Neconset expanded by annexing a portion of Lake Ronkonkoma.

Nesconset and nearby Attractions

  • Sunken Meadow State Park
  • Caleb Smith Park
  • New Mill Pond
  • Long Island Museum
  • Heatherwood Golf Club

Things To Do In Nesconset

The town of Nesconset offers plenty of opportunities for beach-related recreational activities and sports, as it is situated within minutes of the Atlantic Ocean. There are some excellent parks spread out over huge expanses of land and packed with facilities for many types of activities.

Nesconset Transportation

John F. Kennedy International is the nearest major airport.

Nesconset Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Suffolk County Community College, Dowling College, Saint Joseph's College and SUNY College of Technology.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyNesconset People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyNesconset Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Nesconset Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Nesconset Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Nesconset Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Nesconset Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Nesconset College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Nesconset, NY

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women98
Male Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Age of the Population64
Racial Diversity67
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size109

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work47
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Housing Recently Built710
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
People Living Alone12
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes12
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