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Brightwaters Area Facts

  • 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 417, which are 81% lower than New York
      Total Crime
      417 per 100k people

      82% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 240  

      82% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      2%

      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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