Senior Living in Deer Park, New York
Top zip codes in Deer Park, NY: 11729
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SeniorScore™ Overview
- Deer Park scores lower than the New York average of 71.
- Deer Park scores lower than the national average of 72.
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Health & Safety
- There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 13 hospitals within close range of the city, including Southside Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, and Pilgrim Psychiatric Center.
- There are 99 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Brookview Commons, Sunrise of Dix Hills, and Berkshire Nursing and Rehab.
- There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 80.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 826 pharmacies within close range of the city.
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Recreation & Leisure
- The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (26% of residents).
- There are 152 golf courses in or around the city, including Huntington Crescent Club, Southward Ho Country Club, and Bergen Point Golf Club.
- There are 7 parks near the city center, including Blydenburgh County Park, Bethpage State Park, and Caleb Smith State Park.
- There are 211 churches in or near the city, including S S Cyril & Methodius Church, St Patricks Episcopal Church, and First Baptist Church.
- There are 7 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 405 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 15 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 310 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances
- The property taxes average 7.57% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.70% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.50%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- New York has an average state income tax of 4.81%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $89,523, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $78,723, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $31,126, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $39,300 per year, which are average 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 average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 5.84%, which is low compared to national averages.
- 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.
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General Quality of Life
- Deer Park receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Deer Park has average mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- This city has average water quality.
- Deer Park has a dense population density of 4,474.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Deer Park have a long daily commute time.
- The city has a very high public transportation ridership.
- Deer Park has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has an average public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 88.73%.