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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Selden, NY vs Stony Brook, NY

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Are people in Stony Brook older or younger than people in Selden?
- The Median Age in Stony Brook is 5.0 years older than in Selden.

Are housing costs cheaper in Stony Brook or Selden?
- Stony Brook housing costs are 24.8% more expensive than Selden housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Stony Brook or Selden?
- The average commute for residents of Stony Brook is 4.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Selden.

Things to do in Selden?
Selden, NY is a hamlet in Suffolk County on Long Island's North Shore. The quaint town boasts many parks, beaches and marinas with access to boat launches perfect for fishing or crabbing trips!

Things to do in Stony Brook?
Stony Brook, NY is an attractive city northeast of New York City full of incredible sites such as Stony Brook University displaying its distinct landscape or Avalon Park great for recreational activities; visitors can also join in the magnificent Summer Arts Festival celebrating culture through arts and music every August.

 Selden, NYStony Brook, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock12,048329,725,481
 Median Income$99,455  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$467,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time33.61  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Selden    3 Reviews
mary ann  · Selden, NY
BREAK-INS AND THEFT IN OUR NEIGHBORHOODS
Over 15 years ago

MORE AND MORE PEOPLE ARE AFRAID TO LEAVE THERE HOMES BECAUSE OF THE AMOUNT OF BREAK-INS. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF IT IS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DAY OR AT NIGHT PEOPLE'S HOMES  More

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Mary · Williston Park, NY
Selden,NY
Over 17 years ago

White Trash  More

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Raina · Selden, NY
Selden, NY
Over 19 years ago

Good place to live, but becoming more crowded. Good schools, shopping, cultural resources nearby, outdoor activities, etc. However the cost of living here is  More

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Reviews for Stony Brook    3 Reviews
Charley · East Setauket, NY
Love it here except for the price and the winters
Over 15 years ago

PROS: Close to the water, very picturesque, hilly and not flat like much of Long Island. High quality of life, low crime rate, clean, hometown feeling. Community  More

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Dave · Stony Brook, NY
Graduate Studnet
Over 19 years ago

Peaceful, execellent place to  More

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kusumika · Ogden, UT
Ph. D IN Stony Brook univ
Over 19 years ago

INNDIAN STUDENTS MAY PLEASE CONTACT ME.  More

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