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Port Jefferson is a somewhat small coastal village (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of New York. With a population of 8,129 people and two associated neighborhoods, Port Jefferson is the 219th largest community in New York.

Port Jefferson home prices are not only among the most expensive in New York, but Port Jefferson real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

A relatively large number of people in Port Jefferson telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 12.87% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

One of the nice things about Port Jefferson is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities.

In Port Jefferson, a lot of people use the train to get to work every day though Port Jefferson is a relatively small village. Those that ride the train are primarily traveling out of town to good jobs in other cities.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Port Jefferson. 68.99% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Port Jefferson in 2022 was $74,865, which is wealthy relative to New York and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $299,460 for a family of four.

Port Jefferson is a very ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Port Jefferson home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Port Jefferson residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Port Jefferson include Irish, Italian, German, English, and Polish.

Port Jefferson also has a high percentage of its population that was born in another country: 15.98%.

The most common language spoken in Port Jefferson is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Chinese.