Senior Living in 11794 (Stony Brook, NY)

Surrounding zip codes: 11790, 11733, 11780, 11755, 11720, 11767, 11776, 11777, 11784, 11787

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SeniorScore™ Overview

11794 has a SeniorScore® of 64, which is the 2nd highest of any zip code in Stony Brook, NY.
11794 scores lower than the Stony Brook, NY average of 70.
11794 scores lower than the New York average of 71.
11794 scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within close range.
There are 2 hospitals nearby (University Hospital ( Stony Brook ) and University Hospital).
There are 18 senior living facilities in the area, including Long Island State Veterans Home, Mills Pond Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center .
There is 1 home healthcare provider operating in the area.
There are 3 fire stations in close proximity.
The average life expectancy is 80.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 15 pharmacies within short driving distance.

Recreation & Leisure

The area has a very low percent of seniors (0% of the total population).
There are 31 golf courses nearby, including St. George\'s Golf & Country Club, Nissequogue Golf Course, and Ponds at Lake Grove, The.
There are no parks nearby.
There are 2 churches nearby (Temple Isaiah and Church On the Sound).
The area has a high number of malls and/or shopping centers.
The area has a low number of grocery stores and/or markets.
The area has an average number of movie theatres.
The area has an average number of health clubs / fitness studios.

Finances

The property taxes average 7.57% of total income, which is very high compared to the national median.
The property taxes average 1.70% of total property value, which is very high compared to the national median.
The sales tax rate is 6.50%, which is low compared to the national median.
New York has a high average state income tax rate of 4.81%.
The area has a per capita income of $3,966, which is in the top 100% of all per capita incomes in the US.
Assisted living costs average $39,300 per year, which are medium compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $153,300 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $27,300 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $46,332 annually, which are medium compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 13.63%, which is very high compared to national statistics.
The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

This area receives high levels of rainfall each year.
This area has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
This area has below average air quality.
This area has average water quality.
11794 has a very dense population density of 11,593.4 people per square mile.
Residents have a very short daily commute time.
The area has a very high public transportation ridership.
The area has a low public school quality ranking.
The area has an average public school safety ranking.
This area has a very high education attainment of 100.00%.