Suffolk County
- County in New York
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Suffolk County
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- County in New York
- Rating 3.84 out of 5 43 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A
- Housinggrade C
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade B minus
- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B minus
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Median Home Value
$436,300
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,895
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Crime & Safety
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault60.1national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape16national 40.7
- Robbery16.8national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary139.4national 500.1
- Theft962national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft57.7national 284
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Working in Suffolk County
Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$111,660
National
$69,021Places to Work in Suffolk County
Top Public Schools Serving Suffolk County
- grade A+
Half Hollow Hills High School West
- Rating 3.85 out of 5 311 reviews
- grade A+
Half Hollow Hills High School East
- Rating 3.92 out of 5 472 reviews
- grade A+
Nassakeag Elementary School
- Rating 5 out of 5 4 reviews
- grade A+
Candlewood Middle School
- grade A+
Ward Melville Senior High School
- Rating 3.77 out of 5 487 reviews
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Suffolk County Reviews
Rating 3.84 out of 5 43 reviews
I live at Suffolk County since I moved to USA. I can say that Suffolk County is pretty safe and has very nice neighborhoods. Living here is super chill, you wake up with bird chirps. I only hope everybody lives in a place where they feel happy and safe!
I've lived in Suffolk co. before and it's a big county with well over 1 million people. It includes well-known places such as the East End (Montauk, Hamptons), Fire Island and several other LI beach towns.
It was a great place back in the '80s and '90s when it was more affordable, had a lot of culture and there was less crime overall. What's changed the most is the cost of living has gone up quite a bit with some towns paying some of the highest property taxes anywhere in the U.S. The nice neighborhoods here have gotten very expensive, while there are some less desirable parts scattered about.
It's a car-centric place though with the LIRR as well, which most ppl use if they commute to work or visit NYC. There's a bus system as well, but it sucks because such a very low percentage of LIers use it, esp. in Suffolk co.
The schools are mostly top-notch. People in general tend to be friendly. Those who claim "it's not diverse" or "there's a lot of racism"are exaggerating or lying.
It was a great place back in the '80s and '90s when it was more affordable, had a lot of culture and there was less crime overall. What's changed the most is the cost of living has gone up quite a bit with some towns paying some of the highest property taxes anywhere in the U.S. The nice neighborhoods here have gotten very expensive, while there are some less desirable parts scattered about.
It's a car-centric place though with the LIRR as well, which most ppl use if they commute to work or visit NYC. There's a bus system as well, but it sucks because such a very low percentage of LIers use it, esp. in Suffolk co.
The schools are mostly top-notch. People in general tend to be friendly. Those who claim "it's not diverse" or "there's a lot of racism"are exaggerating or lying.
I grew up on Long Island in New York and couldn't imagine living anywhere else. Everything and anything a person needs/wants is right here on the island! I believe that Long Island is one of the most diverse places on earth. Each neighboring town has many different types of individuals with different religions, ethnicity, etc, and each contain their own way of life. I am 25 years old and wish to grow old right here on Long Island. (not to mention Long ISland is a short driving distance to New York City, arguably the greatest city in the world!)