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Copiague, NY

A town of about 23,424 people in Suffolk County, part of the New York area. Resident comments and photos are about Copiague; job numbers cover the wider area.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Where it is
Copiague
Copiague in New York
New York in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of Copiague's center.

18
grocery stores
74
restaurants
9
coffee shops
98
parks
75
playgrounds
9
libraries
3
movie theaters
2
live theaters
5
museums
9
bookstores
7
gyms
12
bars
7
pharmacies
2
hospitals

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Biking and trails

Within 5 miles of the center of Copiague.

Bike lanes and bike paths
20 miles
more than most U.S. towns
Walking and hiking trails
53 miles
more than most U.S. towns

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Counts depend on how well local volunteers have mapped the area, so treat them as a rough guide.

What rent costs

Of about 1,432 rented homes in Copiague, 50% rent for under $2,000 a month and 80% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 1%
$1,000 to $1,499: 11%
$1,500 to $1,999: 37%
$2,000 to $2,499: 21%
$2,500 to $2,999: 9%
$3,000 or more: 20%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

What moving costs

Hiring movers

Average cost: $1,946

From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.

Moving in as a renter

The middle rented home in Copiague rents for $2,000 to $2,499 a month. First month plus a one-month deposit comes to about $4,000 to $4,998 before you get the keys.

Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.

Your first weeks in New York

  • Forward your mail: USPS change of address. It costs about $1 online to confirm who you are.
  • Switch your driver's license and car registration. Each state sets its own deadline, often somewhere between 10 days and a few months after you move. Find the New York DMV.
  • Register to vote at your new address: New York voter registration.
  • Set up power, gas, water and trash. Some cities bill water and trash together, and some ask new customers for a deposit.
  • Update your address with your bank, employer, insurance and the IRS (Form 8822 if you're not filing soon).
  • Find a doctor and dentist early. New-patient waits can be weeks, even in big cities.

Public schools

69 public school districts in this county, with about 223,678 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Copiague Union Free School District · Copiague
4,876 students · 14.9 students per teacher · 6 schools · grades K to 12
Brentwood Union Free School District · Brentwood
18,323 students · 14.5 students per teacher · 17 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Sachem Central School District · Lake Ronkonkoma
11,844 students · 11.9 students per teacher · 15 schools · grades K to 12
Middle Country Central School District · Centereach
9,507 students · 15.4 students per teacher · 14 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
William Floyd Union Free School District · Mastic Beach
9,166 students · 13.2 students per teacher · 9 schools · grades K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

Childcare and colleges

Daycare and preschool

New York keeps an official list of licensed childcare, with inspection reports and openings in many states. In a lot of towns, infant spots fill up months ahead, so it helps to get on waitlists before you move.

Search licensed childcare in New York →
Link via childcare.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services).

131 colleges in the county and the wider metro around Copiague. Prices are yearly tuition and fees for full-time undergrads, before financial aid.

Stony Brook University · Stony Brook
Public, 4-year · 25,865 students · $10,560 in-state, $30,350 out-of-state
Suffolk County Community College · Selden
Public, 2-year (community college) · 20,053 students · $6,440 in-state, $12,080 out-of-state
Farmingdale State College · Farmingdale
Public, 4-year · 9,541 students · $8,576 in-state, $18,486 out-of-state
New York University · New York (metro)
Private nonprofit, 4-year · 57,335 students · $60,438 a year
Columbia University in the City of New York · New York (metro)
Private nonprofit, 4-year · 35,279 students · $68,171 a year

Moving for school? Public colleges charge state residents much less, and community colleges often charge even less to people who live in their district. Most states want you to have lived there about 12 months, for reasons other than school, before you count as a resident for tuition. The rules differ by state, so check with the college's registrar.

IPEDS 2023-24, National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS). Degree-granting public and nonprofit schools with 100+ students. Varro doesn't rank colleges.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$735,075
What a typical home sells for across the New York area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Average commute
36 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Homeowners insurance
About $1,683 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in NY. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively High
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Hail risk
Relatively Low
FEMA's rating for hail damage in the county, compared with other U.S. counties.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Hospitals nearby
2 within 5 miles
Hospitals mapped within 5 miles of the center. Emergency and specialty care vary, so check which ones fit your needs.
Source: OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
Drug overdose deaths (county)
17.1 per 100,000 people a year
262 deaths in the 12 months ending March 2026. NY average: 8.9 per 100,000. U.S.: 19.9. Counts are by where people lived, and recent months may still be updated.
Source: CDC National Center for Health Statistics, provisional counts through March 2026; Census population estimates 2024
Median household income
$128,329
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
1.85% of home value a year
About $1,850 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Graduated, up to 10.90%
NY's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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