
Is Mastic Beach South a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in Mastic Beach, New York - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
69 Registered Offenders Nearby
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
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| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a report of a white Honda Civic apparently blocking a drive-through near Montauk Highway in Shirley. | Montauk Hwy, Shirley, NY 11967 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance at a fast-food restaurant on Montauk Highway in Shirley involving a white Honda Civic that was apparently blocking the drive-through lane. The situation was later reported as under control. Separate radio traffic also mentioned an open-line hangup call from a location on Lawrence Lane in Ridge. | Montauk Hwy, Shirley, NY 11967 | Disturbance |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible residential structure fire near Baybright Drive in the Mastic Beach area, east of Johns Neck Road. | Baybright Dr, Shirley, NY 11967 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported that people in a gray Mustang allegedly threw powder on the caller’s convertible in a parking lot near Montauk Highway and Velo Avenue in Shirley, with the Mustang last seen heading east on Montauk Highway. | Montauk Hwy, Shirley, NY 11967 | Property Damage |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible disturbance at a Sonic Drive-In parking lot near Montauk Highway and Milo Avenue in Shirley, involving a person in a gray Mustang who allegedly threw powder onto a complainant’s convertible coupe. | Montauk Hwy, Shirley, NY 11967 | Disturbance |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a welfare check was requested near Old Neck Road between Drew and Twin Pine due to a male in an electric wheelchair with a dead battery who said he was okay. | Twin Pine Ln, Center Moriches, NY 11934 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported burglar alarm at a vehicle rental business on East Sunrise Service Road in the Pine Aire area. The alarm reportedly involved motion at the back of the building and sensors at the front door, freight room, and lavatory. | Sunrise Service Rd N, Manorville, NY 11949 | Break-In |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a possible burglary alarm at a car rental business on Sunrise Service Road in Brookhaven, with audible alarms and multiple interior motion activations reported. | Sunrise Service Rd N, Brookhaven, NY | Break-In |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, units respond for a possible allergic reaction in Mastic near Carlton Ave off Pershing St involving a young child with swollen eyes and difficulty breathing. | Pershing St & Carlton Ave, Mastic, NY 11950 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers report a possible severe allergic reaction involving a minor near Carlton Avenue off Pershing Street in Mastic, with rescue units notified. | Carlton Ave, Mastic, NY 11950 | Medical Emergency |
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Nearby neighborhoods
Neighborhood Overview
Mastic Beach South is a coastal suburban neighborhood in Mastic Beach, NY with mostly owner occupied medium to large single-family homes and townhomes.
Many homes were built between 1970 and 1999, with some from 1940 to 1969.
Quick Facts
| Detached Single-Family Homes | 99.1% |
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Housing market and real estate character
Mastic Beach South features mostly owner occupied detached single-family homes with some townhomes.
| Housing Age | Many homes built between 1970 and 1999, some between 1940 and 1969 |
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What buyers will notice right away
Families & Lifestyle
Mastic Beach South has a high child poverty rate and is college student friendly.
| Child Poverty Rate | 77.6% |
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Demographics
| Income Level | Upper-middle income |
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| Child Poverty Rate | 77.6% |
| Top Languages | English (75.6%), Spanish, Polish (11.6%) |
| Top Ancestries | Irish (22.2%), Italian (20.9%), German (9.9%), Cuban (6.3%), Puerto Rican (5.1%) |
| Foreign Born Rate | 11.6% |
Commute
Most residents have average length commutes and primarily drive alone.
Mastic Beach South features typical commute times with high car usage.
| Main Commute Time | 30 to 45 minutes |
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| Drive Alone Rate | 87.9% |
| Carpool Rate | 8.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mastic Beach South a coastal neighborhood?
Yes, it is located on the ocean, bay, or inlet with a nautical feel.
What is the typical home price here?
The median home price is $508,139, more expensive than 39.0% of New York neighborhoods.