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Brightwaters, NY
New York · Nassau County · New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro
Brightwaters is a small town in New York with a population of 3,185. Residents earn $203,750 per year, which is 171% above the national average.
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
3,185
Population
3,284/sq mi density
$203,750
Median Income
$75,431 per capita
$710,600
Home Value
$806,248 Zillow
$1,986
Median Rent
18.6% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
22
Violent Crime/100K
356 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$203,750 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$710,600 home value, $1,986/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
22 violent crimes/100K (94% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.4% bachelor's degree or higher
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Median Income
$203,750
171% higher than US avg
Home Value
$710,600
152% higher than US avg
Violent Crime
22/100K
94% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
57.4%
70% higher than US avg
Median Rent
$1,986
71% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate
26.1%
19% lower than US avg
Unemployment
2.5%
31% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How Brightwaters Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population3,185
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density3,284/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A+Median Income$203,750
Per Capita$75,431
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$130,222M
Commute28 min
Housing
A+Home Value$710,600
Rent$1,986
Ownership96.2%
Zillow$806,248
Housing Units1,020
Rent Burden18.6%
Crime
FViolent22/100K
Property356/100K
Health
Obesity26.1%
Uninsured3.7%
Smoking7.0%
Depression17.3%
Heart Disease3.8%
Climate
Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain38.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Education
A+Bachelor's+57.4%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+25.4%
School Score6.68
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute28 min
Broadband98.4%
EV Stations11
Libraries63
Is Brightwaters a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Brightwaters receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Brightwaters offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Brightwaters is $203,750, which is significantly higher than the national average / 171% above $75,149. This places Brightwaters among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Brightwaters is $710,600, making it a premium housing market at 152% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,986 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Safety & Crime
Brightwaters is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 22 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 356 per 100,000, 82% below the national average.
Education
Brightwaters is a highly educated community / 57.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Climate & Weather
Brightwaters experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Brightwaters has a population of 3,185 with a density of 3,284 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.3% female and 47.7% male. The city is predominantly White (89.3%), with 2.6% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 91.2% of residents, while 8.8% speak Spanish. 3.6% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 9.4% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 98.5% have health insurance coverage.
Population
3,185
Total Population
3,284
People / sq mi
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Brightwaters vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Brightwaters vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Brightwaters is $203,750, which is 171% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $75,431 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,489. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants. The cost of living index is 107.9, slightly above the national baseline of 100. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes. 19.6% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).
Income: Brightwaters vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $203,750 |
| 171% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $75,431 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,489 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $139,155 |
| Gini Index | 0.453 (0=equal, 1=unequal) |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 56,397 |
| County GDP | $130,222M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Healthcare | 6,152 |
| Retail | 5,602 |
| Manufacturing | 820 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Cost of Living | 107.90 (100=avg) |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.19% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 28.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.4% |
| Public Transit | 5.7% |
| Work from Home | 19.6% |
Walkability
The median home value in Brightwaters is $710,600, 152% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $806,248, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $1,986 (71% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,315 for a one-bedroom to $1,579 for a two-bedroom apartment. 96.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,020 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1945. The average annual property tax is $15,590 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 18.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x.
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $710,600 |
| 152% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $806,248 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,986 |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.6% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 96.2% |
| Owner-Occupied | 96.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 3.8% |
| Housing Units | 1,020 |
| Median Year Built | 1945 |
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.19% |
In Brightwaters, 26.1% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 6.1% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 3.8% of residents, below the national average. 24.3% have high blood pressure. 7.0% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 20.7% report binge drinking. 15.8% are physically inactive, below the national average. 17.3% report depression. 14.0% experience frequent mental distress. 3.7% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:734. The dentist ratio is 1:824. 98.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 9.9 out of 10.
Health Metrics: Brightwaters vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 26.1% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.1% |
| Heart Disease | 3.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.3% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 3.3% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Smoking | 7.0% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.8% |
| Depression | 17.3% |
| Mental Distress | 14.0% |
| Physical Distress | 8.8% |
| Short Sleep | 35.4% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 98.5% |
| Uninsured | 3.7% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Primary Care | 1:734 |
| Dentists | 1:824 |
| Mental Health | 1:259 |
| Checkup Rate | 79.9% |
| Dental Visits | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 4,800/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 9.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
Brightwaters has a violent crime rate of 22 per 100,000 residents, 94% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 356 per 100,000, 82% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 76 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Brightwaters receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Brightwaters vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
| Total Violent | 22.0/100K |
| 94% below US avg | |
Property Crime
| Total Property | 356.1/100K |
| 82% below US avg |
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Traffic Accidents | 8 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 2.0 / 4.0 |
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
Brightwaters experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,284/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7164°N, 73.2615°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Nassau County County |
| Nearest Airport | John F Kennedy International (JFK) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | — | 17 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Brightwaters has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (2.9").
Brightwaters is located in Nassau County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 57.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 70% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.1% have completed high school. 25.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.7 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 52.1% of the vote, a 4.2-point margin. 98.4% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 11 EV charging stations. There are 63 public libraries serving the community. 6,152 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 67.4% of workers drive alone to work, while 5.7% use public transit.
2024 Presidential Election (County)
Winner: Republican by 4.2 points
Safety & Disasters
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Traffic Accidents | 8 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 2.0 / 4.0 |
F
Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 57.4% |
| 70% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.1% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 25.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.68 |
A+
Education Grade (5.0/5.0)
Area & Infrastructure
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro / 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,284/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| County | Nassau County County |
Services
| Broadband Access | 98.4% |
| Avg Download Speed | 176.8 Mbps |
| Avg Upload Speed | 121.3 Mbps |
| Max Download Speed | 1,000 Mbps |
| EV Charging Stations | 11 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 12 |
| Public Libraries | 63 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Retail Stores | 5,602 |
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 28.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.4% |
| Public Transit | 5.7% |
| Work from Home | 19.6% |
Average costs for common services in Brightwaters. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.
Healthcare
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $270 ($162–$432) |
| Specialist Visit | $378 ($216–$593) |
| Urgent Care Visit | $216 ($108–$378) |
| Emergency Room Visit | $2,374 ($863–$5,395) |
| Dental Cleaning | $140 ($81–$216) |
| Dental Filling | $270 ($162–$432) |
Auto Repair
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $49 ($27–$81) |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $81 ($54–$129) |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $324 ($162–$540) |
| Tire Rotation | $43 ($22–$81) |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $647 ($432–$1,079) |
| Battery Replacement | $216 ($108–$378) |
Home Services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $108 ($65–$162) |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $97 ($54–$151) |
| HVAC Repair | $432 ($162–$863) |
| HVAC System Install | $7,553 ($4,316–$12,948) |
| Roof Repair | $1,079 ($432–$2,158) |
| Roof Replacement | $9,711 ($5,935–$16,185) |
Legal
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,619 ($540–$3,777) |
| Divorce (Contested) | $16,185 ($5,395–$32,370) |
| DUI Defense | $5,395 ($2,158–$10,790) |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,619 ($863–$3,237) |
| Will Preparation | $540 ($216–$1,079) |
| Trust Preparation | $2,698 ($1,079–$5,395) |
Personal Care
| Men's Haircut | $27 ($16–$49) |
| Women's Haircut | $59 ($32–$108) |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $162 ($81–$270) |
| Manicure | $27 ($16–$49) |
| Pedicure | $43 ($27–$70) |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $86 ($54–$140) |
Food & Grocery
| Gallon of Milk (per gallon) | $4.42 ($3.24–$5.93) |
| Dozen Eggs (per dozen) | $3.78 ($2.70–$5.40) |
| Loaf of Bread | $4.10 ($2.70–$5.93) |
| Chicken Breast (per lb) | $4.86 ($3.24–$7.01) |
| Ground Beef (per lb) | $5.93 ($4.32–$8.09) |
| Rice (per lb) | $1.08 ($0.65–$1.94) |
Utilities
| Electricity (Monthly) | $151 ($86–$270) |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $76 ($32–$162) |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $76 ($43–$129) |
| Internet (Monthly) | $76 ($43–$108) |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $70 ($32–$108) |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $92 ($54–$162) |
Transportation
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $216 ($81–$540) |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $2,158 ($1,295–$3,777) |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $76 ($32–$140) |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $16 ($8.63–$27) |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $108 ($32–$270) |
| Driver's License Renewal | $32 ($16–$81) |
Education & Childcare
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,295 ($647–$2,698) |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $1,079 ($540–$2,158) |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $432 ($216–$755) |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $54 ($27–$108) |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $1,079 ($432–$2,698) |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $13,488 ($5,395–$32,370) |
Pets
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $65 ($32–$108) |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $108 ($54–$216) |
| Dog Grooming | $65 ($32–$108) |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $43 ($22–$81) |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $324 ($162–$540) |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $216 ($108–$432) |
Childcare
| Center-Based (monthly) | |
| Infant | $1,407 |
| Toddler | $1,299 |
| Preschool | $1,269 |
| Family Childcare (monthly) | |
| Infant | $1,299 |
| Toddler | $1,256 |
| Preschool | $1,191 |
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)
Top Industries in Nassau County
Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).
| Industry | Jobs | Establishments | Avg Annual Pay | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 142,241 | 6,232 | $80,379 | 1.57 |
| Retail Trade | 69,502 | 5,389 | $48,698 | 1.10 |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 52,626 | 3,950 | $33,924 | 0.92 |
| Professional & Technical Services | 38,238 | 7,770 | $108,412 | 0.87 |
| Administrative & Waste Services | 36,277 | 3,412 | $66,177 | 0.98 |
| Construction | 32,192 | 4,810 | $94,981 | 0.97 |
| Other Services | 28,840 | 5,488 | $45,687 | 1.52 |
| Finance & Insurance | 25,221 | 2,518 | $141,990 | 0.98 |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 25,120 | 1,270 | $63,226 | 0.94 |
| Wholesale Trade | 22,661 | 2,950 | $104,292 | 0.91 |
| Educational Services | 19,164 | 825 | $57,309 | 1.47 |
| Manufacturing | 16,918 | 1,018 | $79,784 | 0.33 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 12,874 | 980 | $53,132 | 1.21 |
| Real Estate | 11,016 | 2,848 | $93,957 | 1.12 |
| Information & Technology | 7,115 | 675 | $119,538 | 0.60 |
| Management of Companies | 6,302 | 336 | $124,003 | 0.59 |
| Unclassified | 3,785 | 5,118 | $64,687 | 4.30 |
| Utilities | 3,139 | 50 | $157,197 | 1.31 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 208 | 33 | $45,585 | 0.04 |
Radio Stations near Brightwaters
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Baroque | baroque, classical | AAC 128 kbps | |
| 100.3 The Peak | adult contemporary | AAC | |
| 102.7 The Peak (CA) | alternative | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Faro de Gracia | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Campgrounds Near Brightwaters
4 campgrounds found near Brightwaters.
| Name | Rating | Sites | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottage at Sailors Haven | 5.0/5 | 1 | $250 |
| The Bayberry Dunes House | 4.9/5 | 1 | $430 |
| Watch Hill Bayview House | — | 1 | $300 |
| Watch Hill Campground | — | — | Free |
National Parks Near Brightwaters
155 national parks and monuments found near Brightwaters.
| Park | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| African Burial Ground National Monument | National Monument | Free |
| Air Line State Park Trail | State Park | Free |
| Airline State Park (Old Forest Management Area) | State Park | Free |
| Airline State Park Trail | State Park | Free |
| Airline State Park Trail (Southern Section) | State Park | Free |
| Alfred E. Smith/Sunken Meadow State Park | State Park | Free |
| Allaire State Park | State Park | Free |
| Allaire State Park | State Park | Free |
| American Shakespeare State Park | State Park | Free |
| Barnegat | State Park | Free |
| Barnegat Lighthouse State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bayswater Point State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bear Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Beardsley State Park | State Park | Free |
| Beckett Hill State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Belmont Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bethpage State Park | State Park | Free |
| Black Rock State Park | State Park | Free |
| Blauvelt State Park | State Park | Free |
| Blow Hole State Park | State Park | Free |
| Braen-Stone Industries Inc. | State Park | Free |
| Brainard Homestead State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Brentwood State Park | State Park | Free |
| Broad Channel American Park | State Park | Free |
| Brookhaven State Park | State Park | Free |
| Camp Zehnder | State Park | Free |
| Captree State Park | State Park | Free |
| Captree/Robert Moses State Park | State Park | Free |
| Castle Clinton National Monument | National Monument | Free |
| Charles Island | State Park | Free |
| Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park | State Park | Free |
| Cold Spring Harbor State Park | State Park | Free |
| Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail | State Park | Free |
| Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park | State Park | Free |
| Devils Hopyard State Park | State Park | Free |
| Dinosaur State Park | State Park | Free |
| Dockside State Park | State Park | Free |
| Donald J. Trump State Park | State Park | Free |
| Double Trouble State Park | State Park | Free |
| Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument | Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument | Free |
| Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park | State Park | Free |
| Farm River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Farmington Canal Line State Park Trail | State Park | Free |
| FDR Four Freedoms State Park Park | State Park | Free |
| Federal Hall National Memorial | National Memorial | Free |
| Federal Land | State Park | Free |
| Field Of Dreams Park | State Park | Free |
| Fire Island National Seashore | National Seashore | Free |
| Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park | State Park | Free |
| Franny Reese Preserve State Park | State Park | Free |
| Franny Reese State Park | State Park | Free |
| Gantry Plaza State Park | State Park | Free |
| Gateway National Recreation Area | National Recreation Area | Free |
| General Grant National Memorial | National Memorial | Free |
| George C. Waldo State Park | State Park | Free |
| George D. Seymour State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Gilgo State Park | State Park | Free |
| Gillette Castle State Park | State Park | Free |
| Goose Pond Mountain | State Park | Free |
| Governors Island National Monument | National Monument | Free |
| Haddam Island State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Haddam Meadows State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hamilton Grange National Memorial | National Memorial | Free |
| Hammonasset Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hart's Brook Nature Preserve and Arboretum | State Park | Free |
| Haverstraw Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Heckscher State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hempstead Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Higganum Reservoir State Park | State Park | Free |
| High Tor State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hook Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hudson Highlands | State Park | Free |
| Hudson River Park | State Park | Free |
| Humaston Brook State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Hurd State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hutchinson River Pkwy Lands | State Park | Free |
| IBEW - Washington's Headquarter | State Park | Free |
| Indian Well State Park | State Park | Free |
| Island Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| James Baird State Park | State Park | Free |
| Jones Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Kettletown State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake Waramaug State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lamentation Mountain State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Larkin State Park Trail | State Park | Free |
| Liberty State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lovers Leap State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site | National Historic Site | $30 |
| Machimoodus State Park | State Park | Free |
| Marsha P. Johnson State Park | State Park | Free |
| Mianus River State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Millers Pond State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Mount Bushnell State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Mount Tom State Park | State Park | Free |
| Mt. Beacon Gateway Park | State Park | Free |
| National Parks of New York Harbor | Free | |
| Nissequogue River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Nyack Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Orient Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Osbornedale State Park | State Park | Free |
| Palisades State Park | State Park | Free |
| Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park | National Historical Park | Free |
| Paterson Great Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Pink House Cove Ice Fishing | State Park | Free |
| Plum Point Park | State Park | Free |
| Prospect Hill | State Park | Free |
| Putnam Memorial State Park | State Park | Free |
| Putnam Park | State Park | Free |
| Quinnipiac River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Ringwood State Park | State Park | Free |
| RMH / Scenic Hudson Land Trust | State Park | Free |
| Roberto Clemente State Park | State Park | Free |
| Rockefeller State Park Preserve | State Park | Free |
| Rockland Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Rocky Glen State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Sag Harbor Golf Course State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sagamore Hill National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Sakmann | State Park | Free |
| Schofield Park | State Park | Free |
| Schunnemunk State Park | State Park | Free |
| Selden Neck Island State Park | State Park | Free |
| Selden Neck State Park | State Park | Free |
| Seth Low Pierrepont State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Sherwood Island State Park | State Park | Free |
| Shirazi | State Park | Free |
| Shirley Chisholm State Park | State Park | Free |
| Shlt / Rodman Assemblage | State Park | Free |
| Silver Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sleeping Giant State Park | State Park | Free |
| Southford Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Squantz Pond State Park | State Park | Free |
| Statue Of Liberty National Monument | National Monument | Free |
| Sterling Forest State Park | State Park | Free |
| Stonewall National Monument | National Monument | Free |
| Storm King | State Park | Free |
| Sunset Rock State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Tallman Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Thomas Edison National Historical Park | National Historical Park | $10 |
| Trail View State Park | State Park | Free |
| Trimountain State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Valley Stream State Park | State Park | Free |
| Verplank Landing - Mount Gulian | State Park | Free |
| Wadsworth Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Weir Farm National Historical Park | National Historical Park | Free |
| West Rock Ridge State Park | State Park | Free |
| West Rock State Park | State Park | Free |
| Whittemore Glen State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Wildwood State Park | State Park | Free |
| Wonder Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Woodward | State Park | Free |
| Wooster Mountain State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Wooster Mountain State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
Historical Trends — Brightwaters
Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).
Population
Median Household Income
| Year | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3,119 | $115,909 |
| 2015 | 3,097 | $122,692 |
| 2017 | 3,080 | $123,152 |
| 2019 | 3,062 | $127,931 |
| 2021 | 3,186 | $147,813 |
| 2023 | 3,181 | $203,750 |
Museums in Brightwaters
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VANDERBILT MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 180 LITTLE NECK ROAD | 6318545579 | $3,274,202 |
| MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ARMOR | GENERAL MUSEUM | 5162491206 | $2,401,381 | |
| LONG ISLAND MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART HISTORY & CARRIAGES | HISTORY MUSEUM | 6317510066 | $2,005,475 | |
| SUFFOLK MUSEUM AND CARRIAGE HS | HISTORY MUSEUM | 1200 N COUNTRY RD | 6317510066 | $2,005,475 |
| HECKSCHER MUSEUM | ART MUSEUM | 6313513250 | $1,377,487 | |
| WHALING MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER | GENERAL MUSEUM | 6313673418 | $676,167 | |
| WARD MELVILLE HERITAGE ORGANIZATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6317512244 | $507,571 | |
| LONG ISLAND MARITIME MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 6318544974 | $409,607 | |
| COLD SPRING HARBOR FISH HATCHERY | ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION | 5166926768 | $392,074 | |
| SMITHTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 239 MIDDLE COUNTRY ROAD | 6312656768 | $363,598 |
| GALLERY NORTH | ART MUSEUM | SETAUKET- EAST SETAUKET | 6317512676 | $357,088 |
| ISLIP ART MUSEUM | ART MUSEUM | 6312245402 | $356,709 | |
| FIRE ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6316614876 | $356,214 | |
| HUNTINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 5164277045 | $343,762 | |
| WALT WHITMAN BIRTHPLACE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6314275240 | $245,109 | |
| HUNTINGTON LIGHTHOUSE PRESERVATION SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | PO BOX 2454 | 6314211985 | $149,004 |
| MARITIME EXPLORIUM AT PORT JEFF HARBOR | CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | 6313313277 | $138,583 | |
| NORTHPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 215 MAIN ST NORTHPORT | 6317579859 | $135,762 |
| NORTHPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 5167579859 | $135,762 | |
| THREE VILLAGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6317513730 | $124,914 | |
| HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF GREATER PORT JEFFERSON | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6314732665 | $98,884 | |
| TOWERS OF FREEDOM MILITARY MONUMENT | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 250 SEQUAMS LANE | $88,357 | |
| AMERICAN HISTORICAL PRINT COLLECTORS SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 5087555221 | $70,082 | |
| SAYVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6315630186 | $67,342 | |
| BAYPORT AERODROME SOCIETY | HISTORY MUSEUM | 28 VITAMIN DR | 6314722393 | $61,998 |
| SAGTIKOS MANOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 677 MONTAUK HIGHWAY | 6318540939 | $61,873 |
| OLD FIELD FARMS | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6312468983 | $55,794 | |
| AMITYVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 170 BROADWAY | 6315981486 | $51,232 |
| LAUDER MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 170 BROADWAY | 6315981486 | $51,232 |
| BABYLON MASONIC HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 250 W MAIN ST | 6315391681 | $50,976 |
| STRAUS HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6317244487 | $49,990 | |
| MASSAPEQUA HIGH SCHOOL HALL OF FAME | GENERAL MUSEUM | 5167976600 | $49,856 | |
| COLD SPRING HARBOR FIRE HOUSE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 6313670400 | $45,462 | |
| BAY SHORE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6316651707 | $35,489 | |
| OHEKA | GENERAL MUSEUM | 6313672570 | $28,427 | |
| SUFFOLK CENTER ON THE HOLOCAUST DIVERSITY AND HUMAN UNDERSTANDING | GENERAL MUSEUM | 6314514700 | $25,487 | |
| BAYPORT HERITAGE ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6314724625 | $21,038 | |
| COLTRANE HOME IN DIX HILLS | GENERAL MUSEUM | $4,870 | ||
| BRENTWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 34 2ND AVE | $1,160 | |
| 82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION HISTORICAL INSTITUTE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| 911 RESPONDERS REMEMBERED PARK | HISTORY MUSEUM | LAKE RONKONKOMA | 6318079208 | |
| AMERICAN AIR POWER MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 6312936398 | ||
| AMERICAN AIRPOWER MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 6312936398 | ||
| ANTIQUITY MASONIC HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6314351543 | ||
| BABYLON TOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6316611670 | ||
| BAYARD CUTTING ARBORETUM | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | |||
| BOHEMIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 1519 LOCUST AVENUE | ||
| BRIARCLIFFE COLLEGE ART GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | 5169183619 | ||
| BUNGERS SURFING FOUNDATION | GENERAL MUSEUM | 6316611526 | ||
| CALEB SMITH PRESERVE | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 6312651054 | ||
| CENTRAL ISLIP HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| COMMITTEE FOR THE SPY AND ESPIONAGE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| COMMUNITY MUSEUM AT WEST ISLIP | GENERAL MUSEUM | 603 W JACKSON | ||
| CUMSEWOGUE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6319287622 | ||
| DEEPWELLS FARM HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6315446500 | ||
| EAST ISLIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6312776038 | ||
| EMPIRE STATE CAROUSEL | GENERAL MUSEUM | 249 BUCKLEY RD | 6312072017 | |
| FARMINGDALE-BETHPAGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| FARMINGVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6317329371 | ||
| FIRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6313959693 | ||
| GENEALOGY FEDERATION OF LONG ISLAND | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| GERMAN GENEALOGY GROUP | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| HALLOCK FITZ-GREENE HOMESTEAD | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2869 POND ROAD | 6315888404 | |
| HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF ISLIP HAMLET | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6312450675 | ||
| HUNTINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 209 MAIN ST | 6314277045 | |
| ITALIAN GENEALOGICAL GROUP | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| LAKE RONKONKOMA HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | LAKE RONKONKOMA | 6314673152 | |
| LLOYD HARBOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6314246110 | ||
| LONG ISLAND AQAR AT BAYSHORE | ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION | 6316666811 | ||
| LONG ISLAND LIVE STEAMERS | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| LONG ISLAND MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 6317510066 | ||
| LONG ISLAND MUSIC HALL OF FAME | HISTORY MUSEUM | 6318283914 | ||
| LONG ISLAND NORTH SHORE HERITAGE AREA | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 5166281066 | ||
| LONG ISLAND REPUBLIC AIRPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| LONG ISLAND WIRELESS HISTORY SOCIETY | HISTORY MUSEUM | 6313784564 | ||
| MAURICE N. FLECKER MEMORIAL GALLERY/LYCUM GALLERY/ GALLERY WEST | ART MUSEUM | |||
| MEMORIAL GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | 6317946118 | ||
| MUSEUM OF LONG ISLAND NATURAL SCIENCES | NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM | 5162468373 | ||
| MUSEUM OF UNIVERSE | GENERAL MUSEUM | 6315826688 | ||
| OLD BETHPAGE VILLAGE RESTORATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 5165728400 | ||
| OLD VILLAGE HALL MUSEUMS | GENERAL MUSEUM | 6319574385 | ||
| SAGAMORE HILL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 5169224788 | ||
| SANTORELLI HISTORICAL MEDIA | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| SEAFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 3890 WAVERLY AVE | 5167815184 | |
| TACKAPAUSHA MUSEUM AND PRESERVE | ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION | 5165717443 | ||
| THREE VILLAGE HISTORIC SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6317514775 | ||
| UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | 6316327240 | ||
| VANDERBILT PLANETARIUM | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 180 LITTLE NECK ROAD | ||
| VILLAGE BABYLON HISTORICAL AND PRESERVATION SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| WANTAGH PRESERVATION SOCIETY | HISTORY MUSEUM | 1700 WANTAGH AVENUE | 5168268767 | |
| WILLIAM K VANDERBILT | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| SUFFOLK SPORTS HALL OF FAME | GENERAL MUSEUM | 6317587463 | $-146,110 | |
| MORRELLY HOMELAND SECURITY CENTER | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 6319693700 | $-1,723,674 |
Libraries in Brightwaters
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRENTWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY | 34 SECOND AVENUE | 0.0 | 849,227 | |||
| SMITHTOWN SPECIAL LIBRARY DISTRICT | 148 SMITHTOWN BOULEVARD | 0.0 | 732,854 | |||
| SACHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY | 150 HOLBROOK ROAD | 0.0 | 627,865 | |||
| PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD LIBRARY | 54-60 EAST MAIN STREET | 0.0 | 569,738 | |||
| NORTHPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY | 151 LAUREL AVENUE | 0.0 | 513,599 | |||
| MIDDLE COUNTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY | 101 EASTWOOD BOULEVARD | 0.0 | 496,173 | |||
| HUNTINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | 338 MAIN STREET | 0.0 | 410,348 | |||
| PLAINEDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 1060 HICKSVILLE ROAD | 0.0 | 402,607 | |||
| PLAINVIEW-OLD BETHPAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 999 OLD COUNTRY ROAD | 0.0 | 402,228 | |||
| SOUTH HUNTINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | 145 PIDGEON HILL ROAD | 0.0 | 397,954 | |||
| HALF HOLLOW HILLS COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY | 55 VANDERBILT PARKWAY | 0.0 | 362,997 | |||
| MASSAPEQUA PUBLIC LIBRARY | 40 HARBOR LANE | 0.0 | 355,382 | |||
| SYOSSET PUBLIC LIBRARY | 225 SOUTH OYSTER BAY ROAD | 0.0 | 334,457 | |||
| FARMINGDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 116 MERRITTS ROAD | 0.0 | 320,686 | |||
| HARBORFIELDS PUBLIC LIBRARY | 31 BROADWAY | 0.0 | 311,484 | |||
| EAST ISLIP PUBLIC LIBRARY | 381 EAST MAIN STREET | 0.0 | 310,885 | |||
| EMMA S. CLARK MEMORIAL LIBRARY | 120 MAIN STREET | 0.0 | 297,998 | |||
| AMITYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY | CORNER OAK AND JOHN STREETS | 0.0 | 289,877 | |||
| COMSEWOGUE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 170 TERRYVILLE ROAD | 0.0 | 278,690 | |||
| CONNETQUOT PUBLIC LIBRARY | 760 OCEAN AVENUE | 0.0 | 267,213 | |||
| BAY SHORE-BRIGHTWATERS PUBLIC LIBRARY | ONE SOUTH COUNTRY ROAD | 0.0 | 235,464 | |||
| LINDENHURST MEMORIAL LIBRARY | ONE LEE AVENUE | 0.0 | 233,231 | |||
| WEST ISLIP PUBLIC LIBRARY | 3 HIGBIE LANE | 0.0 | 228,510 | |||
| PORT JEFFERSON FREE LIBRARY | 100 THOMPSON STREET | 0.0 | 204,050 | |||
| SAYVILLE LIBRARY | 88 GREENE AVENUE | 0.0 | 199,182 | |||
| WANTAGH PUBLIC LIBRARY | 3285 PARK AVENUE | 0.0 | 194,105 | |||
| NORTH BABYLON PUBLIC LIBRARY | 815 DEER PARK AVENUE | 0.0 | 191,579 | |||
| COPIAGUE MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY | 50 DEAUVILLE BOULEVARD | 0.0 | 164,000 | |||
| COMMACK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT | 18 HAUPPAUGE ROAD | 0.0 | 163,121 | |||
| WEST BABYLON PUBLIC LIBRARY | 211 ROUTE 109 | 0.0 | 160,237 | |||
| BETHPAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 47 POWELL AVENUE | 0.0 | 158,231 | |||
| WYANDANCH PUBLIC LIBRARY | 14 SOUTH 20TH STREET | 0.0 | 152,009 | |||
| SEAFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY | 2234 JACKSON AVENUE | 0.0 | 143,590 | |||
| HAUPPAUGE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 601 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY. | 0.0 | 140,193 | |||
| DEER PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY | 44 LAKE AVENUE | 0.0 | 132,286 | |||
| BAYPORT-BLUE POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY | 203 BLUE POINT AVENUE | 0.0 | 124,838 | |||
| CENTRAL ISLIP PUBLIC LIBRARY | 33 HAWTHORNE AVENUE | 0.0 | 113,643 | |||
| COLD SPRING HARBOR VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY LIBRARY | 95 HARBOR RD | 0.0 | 95,713 | |||
| BABYLON SCHOOL DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY | 24 SOUTH CARLL AVENUE | 0.0 | 95,055 | |||
| ELWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY | 1929 JERICHO TURNPIKE | 0.0 | 75,000 | |||
| ISLAND TREES PUBLIC LIBRARY | 38 FARMEDGE ROAD | 0.0 | 63,624 | |||
| ISLIP PUBLIC LIBRARY | 71 MONELL AVENUE | 0.0 | 51,460 |
Farmers Markets in Brightwaters
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eat Local Long Island Farmers' Market | In the driveway at the Clock Tower on Main Street | ||||
| Farmingdale Farmers Market | 361 Main Street | 05/31/2015 to 11/22/2015 | Sun: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Farmingville Farmers Market | 755 HORSEBLOCK RD | June to October | sun:9:00 AM - 1:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Huntington Village Farmers Market | Main St (Rt 25A), east of Route 110 North | ||||
| Islip Farmers Market | Town Hall parking lot,Montauk Highway (Route 27A) | ||||
| Kings Park Farmers Market | 25A and Main Street | June to November | sun:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Marks of Excellence Farmers Market | 455 Albany Ave | 06/25/2015 to 09/24/2015 | Thu: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Nesconset Farmer's Market | 127 Smithtown Blvd. | July to November | Sat:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Northport Farmers Market | Cow Harbor Parking Lot at the Harbor | 06/07/2014 to 11/22/2014 | Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Northport VA Farmers Market | 79 Middleville Rd | 06/07/2016 to 09/27/2016 | Tue: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM; | ||
| seaford farmes market | seaford rail road parking lot sunrise highway and washington street | Sat: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| Shiloh Community Farmers' Market | 40 Station Drive | 07/08/2017 to 10/07/2017 | Sat: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Tanger Deer Park Farmers Market | 152 The Arches Circle | 06/06/2015 to 10/31/2015 | Sat: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Town of Babylon Farmers Market | Great Neck Rd. & Oak St. |
Hotels in Brightwaters
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bay Shore Inn
Restaurants in Brightwaters
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Captain Bills Restaurant
Deli By the Bay
Fat Fish
Friendly's
Mulberry Street Bay Shore
Nicky’s On The Bay
Peter Pan Diner
Whalers
Cafes in Brightwaters
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bagel Cafe
Bus Stations in Brightwaters
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Suffolk County Bus
Gas Stations in Brightwaters
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Mobil
Gyms in Brightwaters
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Planet Fitness
Golf Courses in Brightwaters
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Southward Ho Country Club
Breweries in Brightwaters
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940's Brewing Company | Brewery | 1337 1 Lincoln Ave | 6315334838 | |
| 7-eleven | Convenience Stores, Coffee Espresso & Tea House Restaurants, Soda Fountain Shops, Snacks & Desserts, | 150 N Main St | 5164540340 | Visit |
| Babylon Beverage | Liquor Store and Brewery | 345 E Little Neck Rd | 6314821380 | |
| Barrage Brewing Company Llc | Brewery and Factory | 32 Allen Blvd | 6313357941 | Visit |
| Blue Point Brewing Company | Brewery | 161 River Ave | 6314756944 | Visit |
| Brews Brothers At Kedco | Wine Storage Equipment & Supplies, Winemaking Equipment & Supplies, Brewer Equipment Supplies & Serv | 564 Smith St | ||
| Brickhouse Brewery & Restaurant | Brewery, Bar | 67 W Main St | 6314472337 | Visit |
| Brightwaters Beverage Center | Discount Store, Beer Garden, and Brewery | 242 Orinoco Dr | 6316652871, (631) 665-2871 | Visit |
| Brownstone Brewing Company | Brewery | 200 Portion Rd | 6315881135 | Visit |
| Cj's Window Tinting, Inc. | asian cinema, investments, african cinema, credit collections, art house films, Glass Circles & Othe | 604 Bicycle Path | 8663062508, 8662945450 | Visit |
| Great South Bay Brewery | Brightwaters, NY, Beverages, Malt Beverages, Brewers | 2309 Union Blvd | ||
| Irish Times Pub | Restaurant, Pub, Bar, and Brewery, Pub, Brewery, Bar | 975 Main St | 6314674330 | Visit |
| Kings Park Beer & Soda | Food Drink Shop and Brewery | 165 Main St | 6315440488 | |
| Knockouts | Brewery | 1405 Smithtown Ave | 6315676178 | |
| Mr.beers Kingdom | NY">Brewery | 1455 2nd St | ||
| Never Again Brewery | NY">Brewery | 30 Hillside Ave | ||
| Oyster Bay Brewing Company | Brewery | 36 Aubrey Ave | ||
| Port Jeff Brewing Company | Brewery | 22 Mill Creek Rd | 8774752739 | Visit |
| Sand City Brewing Company | Brewery | 60 Main St | Visit | |
| Scuttlebutt Tavern | Bars, Bars & Clubs, Restaurant, food and drink, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Beer Taverns & P | 3355 Merrick Rd | 5167852888 | |
| Stop 'n Save Beverage | Shopping & Stores, liquor & beverages, beer, food and drink, ale, East Islip, Brewery, Liquor Stores | 73 E Main St | 6315812820 |
Daycare Centers in Brightwaters
2 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.
| Facility | Type | Phone | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT SOUTH BAY YMCA 200 W. MAIN ST. |
CENTER BASED — DCC | (516) 344-6711 EXT 1 | OPEN |
| KIDDIE ACADEMY AT BRIGHTWATERS 225 HOWELLS RD. |
CENTER BASED — DCC | (631) 969-1234 | OPEN |
Cell Towers in Brightwaters
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| ADIRONDACK DR 300 FT S OF MIDVALE | TOWER | 93 |
| INT SAINT REGIS & MAY PL | TOWER | 59 |
Bridges in Brightwaters
| Location | Type | Kind | Year Built | Length (ft) | Daily Traffic | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1970 | 204 | 95,936 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1971 | 151 | 95,936 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1972 | 138 | 95,936 | F | |
| Arch (Deck) | Concrete | 1910 | 26 | 253 | F | |
| Arch (Deck) | Concrete | 1910 | 26 | F |
Superfund Sites Near Brightwaters
7 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| BABYLON RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY | 125 GLEAM STREET | SUFFOLK |
| COVANTA HUNTINGTON RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY | 99 TOWN LINE RD | SUFFOLK |
| HICKSVILLE OPERATIONS CENTER | 175 EAST OLD COUNTRY RD | NASSAU |
| KEYSPAN ENERGY - HOLTSVILLE FACILITY | 180-A MORRIS AVE | SUFFOLK |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP - BETHPAGE FACIL | RTE 107 BROADWAY & HICKSVILLE | NASSAU |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP - BETHPAGE FACIL | RTE 107 BROADWAY & HICKSVILLE | NASSAU |
| PILGRIM ENERGY CENTER | CROOKED HILL ROAD | SUFFOLK |
Airports Near Brightwaters
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | JFK | Large Airport |
| LaGuardia Airport | LGA | Large Airport |
| Danbury Municipal Airport | DXR | Medium Airport |
| Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport | BDR | Medium Airport |
| Long Island MacArthur Airport | ISP | Medium Airport |
| Republic Airport | FRG | Medium Airport |
| Tweed New Haven Airport | HVN | Medium Airport |
| Westchester County Airport | HPN | Medium Airport |
| Bayport Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Brookhaven Calabro Airport | WSH | Small Airport |
| Calverton Executive Airpark | CTO | Small Airport |
| Flying Ridge Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Francis S Gabreski Airport | FOK | Small Airport |
| Lufker Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mattituck Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Spadaro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Talmage Field | — | Small Airport |
Police Stations in Brightwaters
22 police stations.
| Station | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Cove Neck Road | ||
| 299 Hicksville Road | ||
| 299 Hicksville Road | ||
| 286 North Wantagh Avenue | ||
| 3rd Precinct - Suffolk County Police Department | 1630 5th Avenue | |
| Asharoken Police | 1 Asharoken Avenue | |
| Building 103 | 7140 Republic Airport | |
| Huntington Bay Village Police | 244 Vineyard Road | |
| Lloyd Harbor Police | 380 West Neck Road | |
| MTA Police Department District 1 Central Islip | ||
| Nassau County PD-8th Pct | 299 Hicksville Road | |
| NCPD 2nd Precinct | 7700 Jericho Turnpike | |
| New York State Police | 800 Crooked Hill Road | |
| Northport Police | ||
| Ocean Beach Police Department | ||
| Oycter Bay Cove Police Department | 30 North Hempstead Turnpike | |
| Police | ||
| Suffolk County District Court | ||
| Suffolk County PD 5th Pct | 125 Waverly Avenue | |
| Suffolk County Police 2nd Pct. | 1071 Park Avenue | |
| Suffolk County Police 4th Precinct | Nesconset Highway | |
| Suffolk County Police Department | 555 Route 109 | |
| Suffolk County Police Department 6th Precinct | 400 Middle Country Road | |
| Suffolk County Police Department Emergency Services Section | 2125 Smithtown Avenue | |
| Suffolk Police Marine Bureau | 150 River Rd. | |
| University Police | Broad Hollow Road |
Grocery Stores in Brightwaters
4 grocery stores.
| Store | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Eleven Store #34446a | Convenience Store | 345 Howells Rd |
| Dollar Tree 3041 | Other | 894 Sunrise Hwy |
| King Kullen 23 | Supermarket | 834 Sunrise Hwy |
| TARGET 1148 | Super Store | 838 Sunrise Hwy |
Post Offices in Brightwaters
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Brightwaters Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Brightwaters
36 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Aspire Mental Health Services | Both | 631-521-9603 |
| Bridge Back to Life Center Inc | Substance Abuse | 516-520-6600 |
| Brunswick Hospital Center - Brunswick Hall | Both | 631-789-7000 |
| Central Nassau Guidance Srvs - OCCBHC | Both | 516-822-6111 |
| Employee Assistance Resource Servs Inc - (EARS)/Drug Abuse Outpatient | Substance Abuse | 631-361-6960 |
| Family Residences/Essent Enterprise - Success Article 31 Integrated Outpt | Both | 631-868-1244 |
| Family Residences/Essential Enterprise - Success PROS | Both | 631-240-8031 |
| Family Residences/Essential Enterprise - Terrys Place PROS | Both | 516-870-1600 x1654 |
| Family Servs League of Suffolk County - Outpatient Chemical Dep Program | Substance Abuse | 631-309-6831 |
| Fed/Org NYS Mentally Disabled Inc - Outpatient Clinic | Substance Abuse | 631-552-4240 |
| Federation of Org for the NYS Mentally - Disabled/Recovery Concepts at Copiague | Both | 631-552-4240 |
| Federation of Organizations - Recovery Concepts at Patchougue | Both | 631-447-6460 x2100 |
| Huntington Hospital | Both | 631-351-2200 |
| Huntington Youth Bureau - Huntington Drug and Alcohol Project | Substance Abuse | 631-271-3591 |
| Long Island Home - South Oaks Hospital | Both | 631-264-4000 |
| Mather Hospital Northwell Health - Mental Health Clinic | Both | 631-729-2140 |
| Morning Star I - Residential Reintegration | Substance Abuse | 631-213-0203 |
| Morning Star II - Residential Reintegration | Substance Abuse | 631-213-0322 |
| New Horizon Counseling Center - Smithtown Clinic | Both | 631-257-5173 |
| Outreach Development Corporation | Substance Abuse | 631-436-6065 |
| Phoenix House - Hauppauge Center | Substance Abuse | 631-979-0922 x5930 |
| Phoenix House - Lake Ronkonkoma SRR | Substance Abuse | 631-471-5666 x5481 |
| Pilgrim Psychiatric Center - ACT Team | Both | 631-475-7108 |
| Pilgrim Psychiatric Center - Psychiatric Inpatient Unit | Both | 631-761-3500 |
| Sagamore Childrens Psychiartic Center - Waverly Satellite Clinic/North Babylon | Mental Health | 631-491-4355 x203 |
| Saint Charles Hospital - Chemical Dependency Inpatient Program | Substance Abuse | 631-474-6233 |
| Suffolk Cnty Dept of Hlth Servs - Div Comm Mental Hyg Huntington OTP | Substance Abuse | 631-854-4400 |
| Suffolk County Comm Mental Hygiene - Farmingville Mental Health Clinic | Mental Health | 631-854-2552 |
| Suffolk County Dept of Health Service - Division of Community Mental Hygiene | Substance Abuse | 631-853-7373 |
| Sunrise Detox Brentwood - Med Sup Withdrawal/Inpatient | Substance Abuse | 631-629-8220 |
| Town of Babylon - Beacon Family Wellness Center | Substance Abuse | 631-422-7676 |
| Town of Smithtown - Horizons Counseling and Education Ctr | Substance Abuse | 631-360-7578 |
| Victory Recovery Partners - Outpatient Clinic 3 | Substance Abuse | 631-696-4357 |
| WellLife Network - Outpatient Clinic | Substance Abuse | 631-920-8250 |
| WellLife Network - Outpatient Clinic 2 | Substance Abuse | 631-920-8000 |
| YES Community Counseling Center | Substance Abuse | 516-799-3203 |
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What is the population of Brightwaters?
Brightwaters has a population of 3,185 residents and is located in New York. The population density is 3,284 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.4 years. The population is 52.3% female and 47.7% male.
Is Brightwaters expensive to live in?
Brightwaters is slightly more expensive than average, with a cost of living index of 107.9 compared to the national baseline of 100. The median household income is $203,750, 171% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $710,600 (152% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,986 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Brightwaters safe?
Brightwaters is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 22 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 356 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Brightwaters receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Brightwaters?
Brightwaters has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 36.
How is the job market in Brightwaters?
The job market in Brightwaters is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,489. There are 56,397 business establishments in the area, including 3,828 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 28 minutes, and 19.6% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Brightwaters?
The median home value in Brightwaters is $710,600. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $806,248. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,986. Fair market rent is $1,315 for a 1-bedroom and $1,579 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 96.2%. The average annual property tax is $15,590.
How are the schools in Brightwaters?
Schools in Brightwaters score 6.7 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 57.4% of adults in Brightwaters hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 99.1% have completed high school. 25.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.
How healthy is Brightwaters?
The obesity rate in Brightwaters is 26.1% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 7.0% of adults are smokers. 15.8% are physically inactive. 17.3% of residents report depression. 3.7% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 98.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:734.
What is transportation like in Brightwaters?
The average commute in Brightwaters is 28 minutes. 67.4% of workers drive alone to work, 5.7% use public transit, and 19.6% work from home.
What are the demographics of Brightwaters?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Brightwaters is 89.3% White, 2.6% Black or African American. 91.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 8.8% speak Spanish. 3.6% of the population are military veterans. 9.4% of residents have a disability. 98.5% have health insurance coverage.
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