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Amityville, New York Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Amityville, New York is 9,489, with 47.6% male and 52.4% female. Amityville has experienced stable population growth, known for its historic charm and proximity to New York City.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1894
  • County: Suffolk
  • Land area: 2.5 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 3,796 people per square mile
  • Area code: 631
  • Zip code: 11701

Geography and Location

Amityville, New York, is located on the southern shore of Long Island, about 30 miles east of New York City. The village is part of the town of Babylon and is known for its historic homes, tree-lined streets, and proximity to the Great South Bay. Amityville has a rich history and is a popular residential area for commuters to New York City, thanks to its convenient access via the Long Island Rail Road. The village’s coastal location also provides residents with access to boating, fishing, and other water activities.

Demographics

Median resident age: 40.2 years
Median household income: $61,885
Median house value: $202,700

Population by Race

Races in Amityville:

  • White Non-Hispanic (79.8%)
  • Hispanic (9.2%)
  • Black (8.5%)
  • Other race (3.3%)
  • Two or more races (2.3%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: Irish (25.7%), Italian (20.7%), German (19.3%), English (8.0%), Polish (6.7%), French (1.9%).

Elevation: 25 feet

Land area: 2.1 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Amityville

  • High school or higher: 84.8%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 26.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.3%
  • Unemployed: 3.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 33.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Amityville village

  • Never married: 24.5%
  • Now married: 51.7%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 12.4%
  • Divorced: 9.5%

8.6% Foreign born (4.1% Latin America, 3.8% Europe).

Population change in the 1990s: +215 (+2.3%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers in Amityville:

  • BRUNSWICK HOSPITAL (366 BROADWAY)
  • BRUNSWICK PSYCH CENTER (81 LOUDEN AVE)
  • SOUTH OAKS HOSP (400 SUNRISE HIGHWAY)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Amityville:

  • REPUBLIC (about 4 miles; FARMINGDALE, NY; Abbreviation: FRG)
  • LONG ISLAND MAC ARTHUR (about 24 miles; ISLIP, NY; Abbreviation: ISP)
  • JOHN F KENNEDY INTL (about 25 miles; NEW YORK, NY; Abbreviation: JFK)

Other public-use airports nearest to Amityville:

  • SANDS POINT (about 23 miles; PORT WASHINGTON, NY; Abbreviation: 7N3)
  • BAYPORT AERODROME (about 26 miles; BAYPORT, NY; Abbreviation: 23N)
  • FLUSHING (about 29 miles; NEW YORK/FLUSHING/, NY; Abbreviation: FLU)

Colleges and Universities

College/University in Amityville:

  • ISLAND DRAFTING AND TECHNICAL INSTITUTE (Full-time enrollment: 229; Location: 128 BROADWAY RTE 110; Private, for-profit; Website: www.islanddrafting.com)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Amityville:

  • SUNY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY AT FARMINGDALE (about 5 miles; FARMINGDALE, NY; Full-time enrollment: 3,831)
  • SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE-WESTERN CAMPUS (about 15 miles; BRENTWOOD, NY; Full-time enrollment: 3,485)
  • HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY (about 15 miles; HEMPSTEAD, NY; Full-time enrollment: 10,842)
  • NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY-OLD WESTBURY (about 16 miles; OLD WESTBURY, NY; Full-time enrollment: 4,459)
  • SUNY COLLEGE AT OLD WESTBURY (about 16 miles; OLD WESTBURY, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,594)
  • NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 17 miles; GARDEN CITY, NY; Full-time enrollment: 13,710)
  • ADELPHI UNIVERSITY (about 17 miles; GARDEN CITY, NY; Full-time enrollment: 4,074)

Schools

Public high school in Amityville:

  • AMITYVILLE MEMORIAL HS (Students: 861; Location: 250 MERRICK RD; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Amityville:

  • EDMUND W. MILES MS (Students: 727; Location: 501 RT 110; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • NORTHWEST ES (Students: 673; Location: 450 COUNTY LINE RD; Grades: 01 – 03)
  • PARK AVE SCHOOL (Students: 480; Location: 140 PARK AVE; Grades: 04 – 05)
  • NORTHEAST SCHOOL (Students: 342; Location: 420 ALBANY AVE; Grades: PK – KG)

Private primary/middle school in Amityville:

  • BETHESDA ELEMENTARY (Students: 103; Location: 76 PARKWAY AVE PO BOX 781; Grades: PK – 8)

Libraries

Library in Amityville:

  • AMITYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $1,497,179; Location: CORNER OAK AND JOHN STREETS; 105,116 books; 2,932 audio materials; 4,331 video materials; 223 serial subscriptions)

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