The population and steets of Stony Brook City are available for viewing. The following is a quick overview of the city's population. The city is home to the State University of New York at Stony Brook. The university was founded in 1963 and has since expanded into the surrounding area, bringing thousands of new residents. The University has also increased the traffic in the surrounding area.
In the late 17th century, settlers moved to the area. It was then known as Wopowog or Stoney Brook. Its name was probably derived from the interconnected bodies of water that were located at its western edge. It was originally a satellite city of the nearby town of Setauket. It was included in a 1655 purchase of land from the Setalcott tribe.
The city is located in Suffolk County, New York. As of the 2010 census, there were 13,413 residents. While the population of Stony Brook has decreased by just 0.4 percent, the city remains one of the highest income cities in the state. The median household income is $162,073, while the median house value is $466,000. The population is largely white and has a relatively low percentage of non-whites. The median age was 47.1 years old, and the percentage of people under 18 is relatively low.
The city's livability is excellent and residents have a wide variety of employment options. Stony Brook is home to Stony Brook University, which is located less than two miles from the historic center. The city is served by a quality local school system. The city's economy is dominated by education, followed by health care, professional services, finance, insurance, and public administration. Residents in Stony Brook typically commute less than 30 minutes to their jobs.