Ridge-Long Island, New York

What It Is Like to Retire in Ridge-long island

Ridge is a town in Suffolk County, Long Island of about 13,000 people. It is north of I 495 and near Manorville and Medford. 

Because it is some distance from NYC it is becoming home to many active adult communities, including some large ones (see Active Adult Communities link at top left). The Zillow Home Value Index was $324,757, in early 2020.

Where to Retire in Ridge-long island and Home Prices

What Is Special about Ridge-long island

The eastern part of Long Island is beautiful and less crowded than other parts.

What Is Not Special about Ridge-long island

New York taxes and cost of living is high.

Who Will Like Retirement in Ridge-long island

People who want to continue living on Long Island or in the New York area. Boating and beaches are tops on Long Island.

Local Economy Is Driven by

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Climate and Physical Environment

Ridge is near Manorville on the eastern end of Long Island, west of where the North Folk and South Fork begin.  The average July high temperature is 84 and the average January low is 24. The wettest month is January (4.4")

Restaurants & Cultural Scene

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Crime

Medical facilities

The nearest hospitals are about 10-12 miles away in Port Jefferson and Patchogue.

Transportation

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Valuable Links

I 495 is just a few miles away.  From nearby Port Jefferson you can take the ferry to Bridgeport, CT.