Stony Brook

NY

Suffolk County, New York

Population 1.5M |Median income $130,686 |14 hospitals

Population
1,530,146
Suffolk County
Median Income
$130,686
+92% vs avg
Median Home Value
$578,400
+154% vs avg
Median Age
41.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
1.5M+2%
Median Income
$130,686+49%
Median Home Value
$578,400+51%
Poverty Rate
6.4%+0%
Unemployment
4.7%-36%

Economics

Median Rent
$2,255/mo
Poverty Rate
6.4% -55% vs avg
Unemployment 4.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 40.2%
Work From Home 12%
Public Transit 4.8%

Population

White 65.8%
African American 7.5%
Asian 4.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
38.4%
High Blood Pressure
31.7%
Obesity
29.7%
Physical Inactivity
24.1%
Binge Drinking
16.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.9%
Current Asthma
10.2%
Diabetes
10%
Current Smoking
9.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 67.3%
Annual Checkup 81.5%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
7.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.7%
Stroke
3%

Hospitals 14 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
2
★★★★
4
★★★
2
★★
2
★
0
Average Rating
3.6/5
Total Hospitals
14
With ER
10
NS/LIJ HS HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL
HUNTINGTON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
JOHN T MATHER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF PORT JEFFERSON
PORT JEFFERSON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
NORTHPORT VA MEDICAL CENTER
NORTHPORT · Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER
★★★★☆
ST CHARLES HOSPITAL
PORT JEFFERSON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
SUNY/STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
STONY BROOK · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
ST CATHERINE OF SIENA HOSPITAL
SMITHTOWN · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
NS/LIJ HS SOUTHSIDE HOSPITAL
BAY SHORE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
PECONIC BAY MEDICAL CENTER
RIVERHEAD · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
LONG ISLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
PATCHOGUE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
WEST ISLIP · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Stony Brook Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Flood Warning Issued for Tioughnioga River at Cortland Through Wednesday Evening

NOAA · 12h ago
FDA Recalls

Olympus Recalls ShockPulse-SE Lithotripsy Systems Due to Mis-wired Components

FDA · 3d ago
FDA Recalls

Bader Enterprises, Inc. Recalls Premium Food Bubble Gum Over Undeclared Colors

FDA · 4d ago
FDA Recalls

Bader Enterprises Recalls Premium Food Jordan Almonds Over Undeclared Wheat and Colors

FDA · 4d ago
FDA Recalls high

Juniper Granola, LLC Recalls Junebar Snack Bars Due to Undeclared Milk and Soy

FDA · 4d ago
FDA Recalls high

Juniper Granola Recalls Junebar Chocolate Cherry Snack Bars Due to Undeclared Milk and Soy

FDA · 4d ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Stony Brook, NY? ▼
Stony Brook, NY has a population of 1,530,146 people, located in Suffolk County, New York.
What is the median household income in Stony Brook? ▼
The median household income in Stony Brook, NY is $130,686 per year. The poverty rate is 6.4%.
What is the median home value in Stony Brook? ▼
The median home value in Stony Brook, NY is $578,400. Median rent is $2,255/month.
What are the top health concerns in Stony Brook? ▼
The top health indicators in Stony Brook include Short Sleep Duration (38.4%), High Blood Pressure (31.7%), Obesity (29.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Stony Brook? ▼
Stony Brook has 14 hospitals with an average rating of 3.6/5 stars. 10 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Stony Brook? ▼
The median age in Stony Brook, NY is 41.7 years. 40.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Stony Brook, NY is located in Suffolk County, New York. With a population of 1.5M and a median household income of $130,686, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 14 hospitals with an average rating of 3.6/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Stony Brook area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Suffolk County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.