Livability Score

81
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Bagel Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bay Shore Bean
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Jack Jack’s Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Juice N Blendz
Coffee Shop
Post Office Cafe
Coffee Shop
Milano Bean Cafe
Coffee Shop
Milano Bean Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
YMCA Boulton Center For The Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Bay Shore Historical Society
Museum
Sundance (Historic)
Theatre Arts
Sagtikos Manor
Museum
Loews Bay Shore Twin (Historic)
Cinema
Islip Theatre 3
Cinema
Long Island Photo Gallery
Art Gallery
Altamira
Art Gallery
Islip Art Museum
Art Gallery
Islip Art Museum
Art Gallery
Argyle Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (0) F
The Penny Pub
Bar
Southside Hotel
Bar
KFC
Fast Food
Quiznos
Fast Food
Mi Campo Deli
Deli
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Kitty Mulligan's
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Destination Unknown Beer Company
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Parmar wine & liquor
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Sugared Up!
Sweets
Ralph's Italian Ices
Sweets
Domino's
Fast Food
Lily Flanagan's Pub
Bar
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
The Villager
Bar
Ginos
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
24 fitness
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Elevation Fitness
Gym
Fitness Incentive
Gym
Groceries (0) F
King Kullen
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Bagel Boss
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Shoprite
Grocery Store
Manhattan Sweets Boutique Bakery
Bakery
Islip Meat Mkt
Grocery Store
Lidl
Grocery Store
Mario’s Pasticceria
Bakery
Brentwood Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Babylon Bagel
Bakery
Torta Fina Bake Shoppe
Bakery
Bagel Express
Bakery
Aiello Bros. Pork Store
Grocery Store
Parks (7) B
Dr George S King Park
Park
Bay Shore Memorial Park
Park
Wohseepee Park
Park
Bay Shore Brightwaters Little League Park
Park
Benjamin's Memorial Beach
Park
Benjamin's Memorial Beach
Park
Gilbert Park
Park
Watchogue Creek Park
Park
Walker Park
Park
Walker Park
Park
Homan Avenue Dock
Park
Bay Shore Marina Park
Park
Sagtikos Manor
Park
Gardiner County Park
Park
Casamento Park
Park
Delta Park
Park
Pace Landing Tennis at Conklin Point
Park
Spur Drive Park
Park
West Islip Little League Fields
Park
Town Hall West Fields
Park
Islip Beach
Park
Madeline Hsu Playground
Park
Chicago Park
Park
Chicago Park
Park
Parkway Lawns Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Garage Sale Store
Department Store
Joe's Kwik Marts
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
HomeGoods
Houseware
Salons By JC
Beauty
Old Navy
Clothing
Barnes & Noble
Books
Brook Avenue Deli
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Long Island Comics (Historic)
Books
Child World (Historic)
Toys
Tonis barbershop
Hairdresser
JCPenney
Department Store
Macy's
Department Store
Westfield South Shore
Mall
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Maily S Magic Nail
Hairdresser
Best Buy
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
RF Solutions - Computer Repair
Electronics
Kohl's
Department Store
The Vicious Cycle
Bicycle
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 7.0% take public transportation in Brightwaters.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations A+
North Clinton Avenue & Union Boulevard
Bus Stop
Mechanicville Road & Park Avenue
Bus Stop
Bay Shore
Transit Station
Union Boulevard & 4th Avenue
Bus Stop
Union Boulevard & 3rd Avenue
Bus Stop
Montauk Highway & Helwig Lane
Bus Stop
Montauk Highway & Helwig Lane
Bus Stop
Montauk Highway @ Good Samaritan Hospital
Bus Stop
Montauk Highway & Keith Lane
Bus Stop
Montauk Highway & Everdell Drive
Bus Stop
Montauk Highway & West Bay Drive
Bus Stop
Montauk Highway & Tahlulah Lane
Bus Stop
500 Montauk Highway
Bus Stop
485 Montauk Highway
Bus Stop
Islip
Transit Station
Islip Avenue & West Spruce Street
Bus Stop
Islip Avenue & Spruce Street
Bus Stop
Islip Avenue & West Oak Street
Bus Stop
Babylon
Transit Station
Islip Avenue & Ironwood Street
Bus Stop
Deer Park Avenue & East Main Street
Bus Stop
Babylon Station - S40 Stop
Bus Stop
Deer Park Avenue & West Main Street
Bus Stop
Babylon Station - S20/S42 Stop
Bus Stop
Islip Avenue & Ironwood Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
7.0% B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Brightwaters is 169/100 - which is 45% higher than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Brightwaters crime rates are 410 per 100k, which is 81% lower than New York
Property Crime
328 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
82 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Brightwaters is $135,595 - which is 123% higher than New York.
Med. Household Income
$135,595 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.5% C+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Bay Shore Fire Department - Station No 1
Fire Station
Bay Shore Fire Department Headquarters
Fire Station
Southside Hospital
Hospital
Bay Shore Brightwaters Rescue Ambulance
Ambulance Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Mariwalla Dermatology
Doctor
Abu Haque MD
Doctor
Amit Sharma, MD
Doctor
Dr. Rajkumar Mariwalla, MD
Doctor
Albert Zilkha, MD
Doctor
Drs. Duane and McCurdy
Doctor
Island Gastroenterology Consultants
Doctor
Mehling Orthopedics
Doctor
Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology
Doctor
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Hospital
Osipova Lada MD
Doctor
Lindenhurst Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC
Doctor
West Islip Breast Cancer Coalition
Doctor
West Islip Orthodontists
Doctor
Eli Anker MD, PC
Doctor
Nassau Suffolk OB/GYN
Doctor
Islip Fire Department Headquarters Building
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Innovative Dental Care
Dentist
3rd Precinct - Suffolk County Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing A+

Brightwaters home prices are $541,300 - which is 89% higher than New York
Home Price
$541,300 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
7% B
Home Affordability
4x (home price to income ratio) D+
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schools B-

The Brightwaters graduation rate is 96% - which is 17% higher than New York
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (0) F
St Patrick School
Gardiner Manor School
South Country School
Fifth Avenue School
Brook Avenue Elementary School
Heritage Christian Academy
Bay Shore Middle School
Mary G Clarkson School
Oquenock Elementary School
Bridges Academy (The)
Udall Road Middle School
Bayview Elementary School
Islip Middle School
Beach Street Middle School
Our Lady Of Lourdes School
Manetuck Elementary School
Maud S Sherwood Elementary School
Mdq Academy
Paul J Bellew Elementary School
Southwest Elementary School
Hemlock Elementary School
Commack Road Elementary School
Wing Elementary School
Parliament Place School
Oak Park Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Bay Shore Senior High School
St John The Baptist Diocesan High School
Islip High School
West Islip Senior High School
Mdq Academy
North Babylon High School
Babylon Junior-Senior High School
Brentwood High School
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ratings A+

Brightwaters has an overall rating of 100% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (2)
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Brightwaters, NY Area Guide

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  • Brightwaters has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Brightwaters crime rates are 81% lower than the New York average
  • Cost of living in Brightwaters is 45% higher than the New York average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Brightwaters? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Dr George S King Park
      Bay Shore Memorial Park
      Wohseepee Park
      Bay Shore Brightwaters Little League Park
      Benjamin's Memorial Beach
      Benjamin's Memorial Beach
      Gilbert Park
      Watchogue Creek Park

      Entertainment

      YMCA Boulton Center For The Performing Arts
      Bay Shore Historical Society
      Sundance (Historic)
      Sagtikos Manor
      Loews Bay Shore Twin (Historic)
      Islip Theatre 3
      Long Island Photo Gallery
      Altamira

      Food & Drink

      The Penny Pub
      Southside Hotel
      KFC
      Quiznos
      Mi Campo Deli
      Dunkin'
      Tropical Smoothie Cafe
      Jersey Mike's Subs

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Brightwaters? Of all people who commute, 7.0% take public transportation in Brightwaters.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Brightwaters? The cost of living in Brightwaters is 169/100 - which is 45% higher than New York.
      Brightwaters
      169

      69% more expensive than average

      New York
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Brightwaters? Brightwaters crime rates are 410, which are 81% lower than New York
      Total Crime
      410 per 100k people

      82% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 245

      82% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      21%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Brightwaters? The median income in Brightwaters is $135,595 which is 123% higher than New York.
      Median household income
      $135,595145% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $57,21392% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      26% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Brightwaters a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Brightwaters home prices? Brightwaters home prices are $541,300 - which is 89% higher than New York
      Median home value
      $541,300193% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $3,036220% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      94%

      48% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Brightwaters have good schools? The Brightwaters graduation rate is 96% - which is 17% higher than New York
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Brightwaters a good place to live? Brightwaters has an overall rating of 100% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      2 total surveys

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