Stony Brook University, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Nassau County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
9,138 Population 5,538/sq mi density
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Stony Brook University, NY

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
53.5%
59% above
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
14.9%
314% above
Obesity Rate
31.4%
2% below
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Stony Brook University Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Stony Brook University's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Bachelor's
159%
Unemployment
414%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stony Brook University a Good Place to Live?

A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

53.5% of adults in Stony Brook University hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% above the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stony Brook University has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Data Overview

People

Population9,138
Median Age19.9 yrs
Density5,538/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born24.0%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$6,166
Unemployment14.9%
Poverty
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership
Zillow$745,555
Rent Burden32.8%

Health

Obesity31.4%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death4,800/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation184 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+53.5%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+23.8%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute18 min
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries63

Did You Know?

Stony Brook University was founded in 1957.
15.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
24.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.