Bohemia; East Moriches, 1915
Bohemia’s story
141 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1902.
- 1885Bohemia is settled
BohemiaNY
A town of 9,181, settled in 1885. A regional job hub with 17,947 jobs.
6 bordering townsMap →
Photo: DanTD · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
9,181
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$727K
+6.4% in a year
Household income
$126K
median
Median age
43.2
years
Jobs based here
17,947
A job hub
Is Bohemia a good place to live?
Bohemia’s median rent is $2,582 a month, above both the New York town median ($1,101 a month) and the median of U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). 47% of the land in Bohemia is conserved, against 5.2% in New York’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Connetquot River State Park Preserve, at 2,363 acres with 25.8 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. We don’t grade Bohemia yet; the figures below are still real.
What makes Bohemia stand out
Where Bohemia beats most towns.
A job hub
Every workday, about 17,403 people come to Bohemia for work
Where Bohemia’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
17,947jobs based in Bohemia
11%of working residents work in town
12 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Nearby attractions
All 548 attractions →Citi Field and 108 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Bohemia. Close and well known come first.
Big draw37 mi Stadium & arenaCiti Field
Big draw37 mi Stadium & arenaEtihad Park
37 mi GardenFlushing Meadows–Corona Park
24 mi Stadium & arenaNassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
37 mi LandmarkUnisphere
39 mi Zoo & aquariumBronx ZooSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Citi Field: Chris6d, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Etihad Park: Bananza76, CC0 · Flushing Meadows–Corona Park: Flapane, Public domain · Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum: iMatthew // talk //, Public domain · Unisphere: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Bronx Zoo: Stavenn, CC BY-SA 3.0
Getting set up
Moving to Bohemia: who provides what
Bohemia is unincorporated, so Suffolk County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPSEG Long Island26.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterSuffolk County Water AuthorityNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesSuffolk CountySuffolk County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn New York you can register online until 10 days before Election Day, in person until 10 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before and received 10 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSuffolk County Board of ElectionsSuffolk County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2024
ZIP code1171611716 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bohemia.
Outdoors
Compared with most of New York and the rest of the country, trail density in Bohemia is higher
The trail density in Bohemia is 3.1 miles per square mile. 27 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves.
47.3%conserved
47.3%
conserved · 2,601 of 5,496 acres
27 mi
of trails · 3.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Connetquot River State Park Preserve | 25.8 mi | 2,363 |
| 2. Bohemia County Park | 0.9 mi | 169 |
| 3. Bohemia Recreation Center | — | 6 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commute
Bohemia has 3.5 jobs for every working resident, and 17,403 people commute in
Most working residents leave Bohemia for work: only 11% work in town. Bohemia’s median household income is $126,000. The top destinations are Islip (33%), New York (18%) and Brookhaven (13%).
11%work in town
| Bohemia | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $126,000 | $82,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 6% | 12% | 11% |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Bohemia11%
Islip33%
New York18%
Brookhaven13%
Babylon6%
12 mi
median commute distance
17,947
jobs based in Bohemia
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a very low hazard risk in Bohemia
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 97% of U.S. communities. Since 1990, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Bohemia.
3risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesEarthquakes
5
paid flood claims since 1990
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
A typical Bohemia home is worth about $727K
The typical Bohemia home is worth about $727,000, up 6.4% in a year, 38% above the New York typical home. 85% of Bohemia households own their home.
$727KZillow home value
Typical home value
Bohemia$727K
New York$525K
+6.4%
value change, 1 year
3
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Bohemia
Bohemia has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 25° and about 32 inches of snow falls in a winter.
32″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–42°
Spring41–58°
Summer64–81°
Fall48–65°
Nov 2
typical first frost
Apr 10
typical last frost
+2.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than New York overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 44% of residents (39% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 18% of residents (23% statewide). 41% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Bohemia.
43.2median age · NY 39.8
| Bohemia | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 41% | 32% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 18% | 20% | 18% |
| Median age | 43.2 years | 43 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 20% | 20% | 22% |
BohemiaNew YorkUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school28%
Some college14%
Associate’s12%
Bachelor’s25%
Graduate16%
Women and men · all residents
46% women, 54% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.9 points. Across New York, 51.2% of residents are women.
| Bohemia | NY | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.3% | 11% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10% | 9.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.6% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10.5% | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.9% | 13% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.1% | 13.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.8% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.8% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.9% | 12% | 10.4% |
| High school | 28.4% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 14.4% | 14.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.6% | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 24.5% | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 16.2% | 17.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Health
How healthy Bohemia is
Bohemia beats the New York average on 14 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| Bohemia | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 21% | 23% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 32% | 33% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 9.7% | 13% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 33% | 35% |
32 measures vs. New York
14 better17 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Bohemia | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.2% | 17.2% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.2% | 14.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.5% | 7.7% |
NS/Lij HS Southside Hospital
6.6 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Bohemia
17pages on Bohemia
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Bohemia
Suffolk County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Selden6.5 mi$6,630 in-state tuitionStony Brook UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Stony Brook9.5 mi$10,931 in-state tuitionFive Towns CollegeUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Dix Hills12.3 mi$30,250 tuition
About 8 of every 100 Bohemia residents are enrolled in college, about the same as New York.
Get outside
27 miles of trails in Bohemia
47.3% of the town is conserved land, across 3 parks and preserves.
2
Bohemia County Park0.9 mi of trails · 169 acres
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Famous people from Bohemia
3 notable people were born in Bohemia.
About Bohemia
Hamlet and census-designated place in New York, United States
Bohemia is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Suffolk County, New York, United States. The population was 9,852 at the 2020 census. It is situated along the South Shore of Long Island in the Town of Islip, approximately 50 miles from New York City. A portion of Long Island MacArthur Airport is located within the hamlet. Many of Bohemia's current residents trace their ethnic heritage back to southern Italy, Ireland, and the historical Czech lands (also called Bohemia). A large percentage of Bohemia's growing population has migrated to the town from western Long Island, Brooklyn, and Queens. Connetquot River State Park is also located in Bohemia. The park provides an ideal location for…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 8.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 66 ft
- ZIP code
- 11716
Bohemia’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with Bohemia.
Central IslipNorth Great RiverRonkonkomaOakdaleSayvilleHolbrookBohemia
How the neighbors grade
| Town | NY rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bohemia | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Central Islip | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| North Great River | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ronkonkoma | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Oakdale | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sayville | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Holbrook | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Bohemia, Central Islip, North Great River, Ronkonkoma, Oakdale, Sayville and Holbrook aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Bohemia with a neighbor →
Questions about Bohemia
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Bohemia, NY a good place to live?
We don’t grade Bohemia yet; the figures below are still real.
What is Bohemia, NY known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Mike Petke and Michael Behonick.