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What Port Jefferson is like for active adults
Port Jefferson is a small town of almost 8,000 on the north shore of Long Island.   Port Jefferson is the site of the busy ferry between Bridgeport Connecticut and Long Island.  It is a growing tourist town with many interesting shops and restaurants. It is very popular with boaters because of its great harbors and sheltered sailing.  Long Island's North Folk, which begins in earnest in Port Jefferson, has become big wine country. The vineyards have been attracting tourists to the area, which is also excellent for biking and golf. Photos of Port Jefferson harbor courtesy of and per license of Wikipedia and Iracaz.
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Where to Live & Real Estate Values

You can live in many of the nice neighborhoods of Port Jefferson or in some of the active adult communities in the area (see link at top right). Many more people live in surrounding towns like the Setaukets, Belle Terre (more upscale), Poquott, Mt. Sinai, and Miller Place

Median home prices are high in Port Jefferson, as are taxes. City-Data's reported sales that the median price of a home in 2012 was about $570,000.

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What is special about this retirement community
Easy transportation to Connecticut and New England via the ferry here. Great boating and fishing. Far enough from New York to be a little more relaxed but close enough for a day visit. An interesting tourist town with entry to the North Shore wine country.
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What is not special about this retirement community
It is expensive to live in Port Jefferson
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What kinds of people like retiring here
People who like the water and boating will love Port Jefferson. Also those who want to be close to New York City but not actually live in the suburbs.
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Local economy is driven by
Tourism, construction, medical.
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Climate and Physical Environment
Port Jeff is located on the North Shore of Long Island, about half way out.  It has one of Long Island's best harbors and is thus important commercially and recreationally.  Long Island is a huge glacial terminus from the last ice age.
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Restaurants & Cultural Scene
The annual Charles Dickens Festival held every September is a major cultural event of the year.  Wine tastings and restaurants are springing up thanks to all of the new vineyards in the area. New York is an easy day trip.
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Crime

Crime is just below the national average.

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Medical facilities
John Mather Hospital and Saint Charles Hospital serve Port Jefferson and surrounding communities.
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Transportation
The Port Jefferson and Bridgeport Ferry operates here to New England.  Train service to NY is available via the Port Jefferson train station (about a 2 hour ride to NYC).
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Valuable Links
City-Data page on Port Jefferson
Wikipedia on Port Jefferson
New York Guide to Retirement
Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Ferry Company
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Facts about PORT JEFFERSON
  • State: NY
  • Environment: Coastal,Small Town,Boating Community,
  • City Population: Less than 10,000
  • Median age of Population: 25-44
  • Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
  • Avg July Temperature: 60-80
  • Median HH Income: 80,000+
  • Average Home Price (MLS): $500,001+
  • Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 4001-6000
  • Total Crime Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
  • Cost of Living Index: 121+ (very high)
  • Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
  • State Sales Tax: Yes
  • State Income Tax: Yes
  • Name of the Guide: Boomer1

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