Welcome to Port Jefferson
Long Island’s hidden treasure is located 50 miles east of New York City, combining beauty and history with its picturesque water views and a rich maritime heritage. Port Jefferson Harbor is one of the north shore’s top destinations for boaters in the northeast and one of Long Island’s two ports for access from Connecticut. The calm waters of the harbor along with a deep draft, provides transient boaters with easy access to many unique shops, specialty restaurants and year-round cultural activities, all within a short walk from the marina docks.
Make sure to visit our magnificent Harborfront Park and Port Jefferson Village Center, a focal point for many educational and social activities, including historic exhibits, and outdoor movies and concerts. Nearby, the Long Island Explorium is a wonderful place of discovery and learning for the entire family. Visitors can also recapture history in the Bayles Boat Shop where you can learn about the building and restoration of wooden boats.
Port Jefferson is home to live theatre year round and enjoy the Mather Museum complex seasonally. The Village hosts many exciting and annual events, including our renowned 4th of July Parade. The Boater’s Maritime Festival, Harvest Fest, Farmer’s Market and our internationally recognized Charles Dickens Festival.
Visit by car, train, ferry or boat and extend your stay at one of our charming accommodations. Fall in love with Port Jefferson… destination for a day or a lifetime.
VILLAGE PHONE DIRECTORY
Village Hall Main Number (631) 473-4724
Building/Planning (631) 473-4744
Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals (631) 473-4744
Code Enforcement Dispatcher (631) 774-0066
Parks and Recreation (631) 802-2160
Public Works/Highway (631) 473-4733
Justice Court (631) 473-8287
Animal Control (631) 286-4940
PJ Fire Department Emergency (631) 473-3232
PJ Fire Department Information (631) 473-8910
Village Chandlery Building (631) 474-4725
Harbormaster (631) 473-3052
Demographic Information
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Area – 3.05 square miles
Population – 8,140 (ESRI Forecast)
Number of Households – 3,093 (ESRI Forecast)
Median annual household income – $95,300 (2000 Suffolk County Planning Board)
Percentage of housing that is owner-occupied – 80.3% (2000 Census)
Median home value – $533,829 (ESRI Forecast)
Average age of residents – 40.4 years (2000 census)
Percentage of residents who are professionals – almost 40%
Percentage of adult population that has attended college – 66%
Percentage with graduate degrees – 30%
Port Jefferson has one of Long Island’s lowest unemployment levels. (4.1% 2/2002 vs. 6.1% 2/2002 countywide)
Port Jefferson Schools are ranked among the top in the country. (student-to-teacher ratio= 10 to 1)
Three major hospitals provide over 539 beds and nearly 3200 jobs. The Port Jefferson Library, founded in 1909, has over 165,000 holdings with circulation exceeding 272,000.
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