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Northport, NY

Northport is a historic maritime village on the northern shore of Long Island in Suffolk County, New York, United States. Initially designated Great Cow Harbour by 17th-century English colonists, the area was officially renamed Northport in 1837. In 1894, to localize governance, the community was incorporated as a village.

Northport is known for its Victorian-era village center, still bearing trolley rails from a long-since discontinued streetcar line that would transport village residents to the Long Island Rail Road station in East Northport. The village Main Street runs from the Village Green along the harbor front to the former hamlet of Vernon Valley, which has since been subsumed by the neighboring community of East Northport. As of 2010, the village has a population of approximately 7,401 and is served by the Northport-East Northport School District.

The original inhabitants of the area now known as Northport were the Matinecocks, one of 13 Native American tribes of Long Island. The Matinecocks called this land Opcathontyche, which meant "wading place creek".After Dutch interest a few years earlier, the land was sold by Chief Asharoken, head of the Matinecocks, to three Englishmen in 1656. With land that was well suited for farming, the early settlers grazed cattle on pastures around the harbor. The area soon became known as Great Cow Harbour. (The nearby hamlet of Centerport was known as Little Cow Harbour.) The oldest house still standing in Northport, the Skidmore House on Main Street, was built in 1761. In 2009 the house was put up for sale, sparking the village to pass a historical preservation law.

Northport is located at 40°54′10″N 73°20′39″W (40.902803, -73.344069). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.5 km2), of which 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2), or 9.02%, is water. Most of the village is made up of the low, steep hills of Long Island's northern terminal moraine. To the west is the highly sheltered Northport Harbor, to the north is Long Island Sound, and to the east are woods and marshland.

A prominent feature of Northport is Steer's Pit (known simply as "The Pit" to locals), a large land depression carved into the cliffs adjacent to Northport Harbor and just south of the enormous LIPA smokestacks. This unusual geographic feature is the result of sand mining operations by the Steers and Steers Company. Mining began in 1923 and ceased in the 1950s.[21] The mined sand was shipped by barge to New York City where, mixed with Portland cement and rock aggregate, it became the sidewalks of New York. The area has since been utilized for home and condo use, and a portion of the Pit is a park used by local youth soccer and baseball leagues. The Northport Fire Department maintains a training facility in the Pit that is the site of the annual fireman's fair in the summer.

Health and wellness are paramount in Northport, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The Northport VA Medical Center is a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Northport Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Energy Fitness and Revolution Fitness Gym. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Northport, such as the Makamah Loop Trail and Meadowlark Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Northport, NY John W Engeman Theater At Northport, Del Vino Vineyards, and The Firefly Artists.
 

Population: 7,300 (2022). Elevation: 0−59 ft (0−18 m). Area: 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2). ZIP Code: 11768. Area Code(s): 631.  

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What are the demographics of Northport, NY?

Northport, NY is home to a population of 7.36k people, of which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.98% of Northport, NY residents were born outside of the country (440 people). In 2021, there were 18.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.64k people) in Northport, NY than any other race or ethnicity.

What is the crime rate in Northport, NY?

Northport has an overall crime rate of 8 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Northport is 1 in 120. How does Northport fare compared to other communities in New York of all population sizes? Northport's crime rate is lower than approximately 48% of New York communities.

How big is Northport, NY?

Northport is located at 40°54′10″N 73°20′39″W (40.902803, -73.344069). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.5 km2), of which 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2), or 9.02%, is water. This geographic makeup underscores Northport's blend of urban and natural environments, offering residents both community amenities and scenic waterfront views.

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Wikipedia

Village of Northport

Northport VA Medical Center

Northport Parks and Recreation Department 

Energy Fitness 

Revolution Fitness Gym

Makamah Loop Trail 

Meadowlark Trail

John W Engeman Theater At Northport

Del Vino Vineyards

The Firefly Artists

Data USA

Neighborhood Scout

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