Livability Score

67
/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
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Caleb Smith House
Museum
Food and Drink (2) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Alexandros Kitchen & Bar
Bar
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Shanahan's Bar & Grill
Bar
Five Guys
Fast Food
Bar Louie
Bar
Panico's Community Market
Deli
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Boston Market
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Carvel
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Gold's Gym
Gym
Hidden Ponds Home Owners Association
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Uncle Giuseppe's
Grocery Store
Shop Rite
Grocery Store
Giunta's Meat Farms
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Bimbo Bakeries
Bakery
Parks (12) F
Paul T. Given County Park
Park
Town of Smithtown - Cy Donnelly Park
Park
Landing Avenue Park
Park
Blydenburgh Park Historic District
Park
Morewood Park
Park
Robert A. Brady Park
Park
San Remo Community Park
Park
Blydenburgh County Park
Park
Weld Park
Park
Weld Park
Park
Millers Pond County Park
Park
Harrison Pond Park
Park
Harrison Pond Park
Park
Metuxen Lane Park
Park
St. Joseph Field
Park
Nissequogue River State Park
Park
San Remo Civic Association Park
Park
Kings Park Memorial Park
Park
Daniel J. Flynn Memorial Park
Park
East Hill Park
Park
Whitman Hollow Park
Park
holy family playground
Playground
Pine Cone Woods Park
Park
9/11 Memorial: We Shall Never Forget
Park
Burr-Winkle Park
Park
Shops (4) F
The Cycle Company
Bicycle
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Fourth World Comics
Books
Speedway
Convenience Store
Hauppauge Shopping Centre
Mall
Speedway
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Mike's Custom Kuts
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Hype Cut and Color Bar
Hairdresser
Lil Builders
Toys
Speedway
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
PetSmart
Pets
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Target
Department Store
P. C. Richard & Son
Electronics
Brick-It
Home Improvement
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 3.6% take public transportation in Smithtown.
Public Transit Stops (5)
Stops & Stations F
Smithtown
Transit Station
Redwood Lane @ Smithtown LIRR
Bus Stop
Kings Park
Transit Station
North Drive Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Veterans Memorial Highway & Sunken Meadow State Parkway
Bus Stop
Saint James
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.6% D-
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Smithtown is 156/100 - which is 33% higher than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A-

Smithtown crime rates are 1,144 per 100k, which is 47% lower than New York
Property Crime
916 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
228 crimes per 100k B+
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employment A+

The median income in Smithtown is $137,625 - which is 127% higher than New York.
Med. Household Income
$137,625 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.8% A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Saint Catherine of Sienna Medical Center
Hospital
CityMD
Clinic
CVS
Pharmacy
Smithtown Fire Department
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
firehouse
Fire Station
Hauppauge Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Osteo Relief Institute Long Island
Doctor
The Center for Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentist
Smithtown Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Suffolk County Police 4th Precinct
Police
Hauppauge Fire Department Headquarters
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Personal Women's Care
Clinic
Mitchel A. Kohan, DPM
Doctor
St James Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Nesconset Fire Department
Fire Station
St. James Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing A+

Smithtown home prices are $553,800 - which is 93% higher than New York
Home Price
$553,800 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
15% A
Home Affordability
4x (home price to income ratio) D+
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schools A-

The Smithtown graduation rate is 92% - which is 13% higher than New York
School Test Scores
67% C+
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (11) F
Accompsett Elementary School
Accompsett Middle School
Parkview Elementary School
Smithtown Elementary School
Forest Brook Elementary School
Indian Hollow School
Rj O Intermediate School
William T Rogers Middle School
Nesaquake Middle School
Dogwood Elementary School
Ivy League School
Ivy League School
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Pines Elementary School
Holy Family Regional School
Hauppauge Middle School
Branch Brook Elementary School
The Children'S Center At Ucp
North Ridge School
Great Hollow Middle School
Bretton Woods Elementary School
Saint James Elementary School
Wood Park School
Gersh Academy
Sawmill Intermediate School
High Schools (1) F
Smithtown High School-West
Kings Park High School
Hauppauge High School
Smithtown High School East
Commack High School
The Children'S Center At Ucp
Gersh Academy
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ratings B-

Smithtown has an overall rating of 68% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes A+
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Things to Do in Smithtown, NY 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Smithtown offers lots of outdoor activities and opportunities to learn about the history of the area. You'll also be close to the metropolitan area of New York, where there is a wealth of cultural and educational attractions to enjoy.

Avalon Park and Reserve is a wonderful plac ...Read More e to visit if you want to spend time outdoors and like learning more about the natural wildlife in the area. There are also plenty of walking trails in the area, or you can enjoy a picnic by the lake. Caleb Smith State Park is another ideal place to get some fresh air, take a walk by the water or find shade under the many trees that are native to the area.

Harmony Vineyards is great when you want to take a wine tour, learn about the local vineyards and sample some of the best wines the state has to offer. You can also finish off the night with friends by visiting unique attractions like Padlocked Inc, which offers a number of room escape games that are both challenging and entertaining. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Paul T. Given County Park
      Town of Smithtown - Cy Donnelly Park
      Landing Avenue Park
      Blydenburgh Park Historic District
      Morewood Park
      Robert A. Brady Park
      San Remo Community Park
      Blydenburgh County Park

      Entertainment

      Caleb Smith House

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Alexandros Kitchen & Bar
      Moe's Southwest Grill
      Subway
      Shanahan's Bar & Grill
      Five Guys
      Bar Louie
      Panico's Community Market

      C Commute

      Is public transit available in Smithtown? Of all people who commute, 3.6% take public transportation in Smithtown.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Smithtown? The cost of living in Smithtown is 156/100 - which is 33% higher than New York.
      Smithtown
      156

      56% 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 Smithtown? Smithtown crime rates are 1,144, which are 47% lower than New York
      Total Crime
      1,144 per 100k people

      51% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 88

      51% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      21%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Smithtown? The median income in Smithtown is $137,625 which is 127% higher than New York.
      Median household income
      $137,625149% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $58,74397% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      62% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Saint Catherine of Sienna Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Mitchel A. Kohan, DPM
      Osteo Relief Institute Long Island

      A+ Housing

      What are Smithtown home prices? Smithtown home prices are $553,800 - which is 93% higher than New York
      Median home value
      $553,800200% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,47355% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      90%

      41% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Smithtown have good schools? The Smithtown graduation rate is 92% - which is 13% higher than New York
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      67%

      40% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Smithtown a good place to live? Smithtown has an overall rating of 68% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      68%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      88%

      7 total surveys

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