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.

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.

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.

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.

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%.