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Southold, NY

The Town of Southold is one of ten towns in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is located in the northeastern tip of the county, on the North Fork of Long Island. The population was 23,732 at the 2020 census. The town also contains a hamlet named Southold, which was settled in 1640.

The town is at the northeastern end of Long Island, New York on a peninsula called the North Fork and its extensions Plum Island, and Fishers Island. The Long Island Sound separates the town from Connecticut. The eastern end of the peninsula, near Orient Point, is north of the Town of Shelter Island, but the town is separated from the South Fork of Long Island by the Great Peconic Bay and the Little Peconic Bay. The western end of the town is the border of the Town of Riverhead. It is twenty-one miles from Orient Point to the border with Riverhead. Robins Island, a protected open space in Great Peconic Bay, is also part of the Town of Southold.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 404.1 square miles (1,047 km2), of which 53.8 square miles (139 km2) is land and 350.3 square miles (907 km2) (86.69%) is water. The town has approximately 163 linear miles of coastline.

Significant coastal fish and wildlife habitats within the Town of Southold, include the Mattituck Inlet Wetlands and Beaches, Fishers Island Beaches, Pine Islands and Shallows, the Goldsmith Inlet and Beach, Pipes Cove Creek and Moores Drain, the Dumpling Islands and Flat Hammock.

Algonquian-speaking tribes, related to those in New England across Long Island Sound, lived in eastern Long Island before European colonization. The western portion of the island was inhabited by bands of Lenape, whose language was also one of the Algonquian languages.

In Southold, NY, residents and visitors have access to a variety of health and wellness activities and projects to promote well-being. These include the Southold Town Recreation Center, offering fitness classes, sports leagues, and wellness programs, the Southold Community Garden, providing opportunities for gardening and outdoor activities, the Southold Historical Society, offering educational programs and events focused on local history and culture. Additionally, residents can participate in yoga and meditation classes at North Fork Yoga Shala, enjoy hiking and nature walks at Downs Farm Preserve, engage in boating and water sports at Peconic Water Sports, join wellness workshops at North Fork Wellness Network, and explore holistic health practices at North Fork Holistic Health. These activities and projects contribute to the overall health and well-being of the Southold community, providing opportunities for physical activity, social engagement, and personal growth. Southold Family Medicine provides comprehensive primary care services to individuals and families in Southold, NY, with a focus on preventive care, chronic disease management, and overall wellness. 

Top Sites in Southold, NY: Horton Point Lighthouse Nautical Museum, Southold Indian Museum One Woman Wines & Vineyards.
 

Elevation: 23 ft (7m). Zip Code: 11971. Area code(s): 631, 934. Area: 403.70 sq mi (1,.045.58 km sq). Population: 23,732.
 

FAQs

What are the demographics of Southold, NY?

Southold, NY is home to a population of 6.7k people, of which 94.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 13.5% of Southold, NY residents were born outside of the country (907 people). In 2021, there were 12.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.56k people) in Southold, NY than any other race or ethnicity.

What is the crime rate in Southold, NY?

Southold has an overall crime rate of 12 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 Southold is 1 in 83. How does Southold fare compared to other communities in New York of all population sizes? Southold's crime rate is lower than approximately 30% of New York communities.

What is the sales tax in Southold, NY?

The minimum combined 2024 sales tax rate for Southold, New York is 8.63%. This is the total of state, county, and city sales tax rates. The New York sales tax rate is currently 4%. The County sales tax rate is 4.25%. The Southold sales tax rate is 0%.

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Horton Point Lighthouse Nautical Museum

Southold Indian Museum

One Woman Wines & Vineyards

Southold Town Recreation Center

Southold Community Garden

North Fork Yoga Shala

North Fork Wellness Network

North Fork Holistic Health

Southold Family Medicine 

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