Mastic Beach Southeast, NY
Is Mastic Beach Southeast a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in Mastic Beach, NY - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe310
Medium372
Low483
Other1376
69 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape24
Child involved28
Assault1
Other24
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Median Home Price
$473,232
Average Rent
$4,364
Vacancy Rate
5.1%
Nearby neighborhoods
Mastic Beach Southeast Neighborhood Overview
Mastic Beach Southeast is a coastal suburban neighborhood with mostly small to medium single-family homes.
It features a nautical character and an upper-middle income population with diverse ancestries including Italian and Ukrainian.
CoastalSuburbanNautical CharacterUpper-Middle Income
Quick Facts
| Child Poverty Rate | 25.8% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Housing consists mainly of small to medium single-family homes built between 1940 and 1999.
| Housing Age | Built mostly between 1940 and 1969 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | Most homes owner occupied |
What buyers will notice right away
Enjoy a nautical, seaside neighborhood atmosphere.
Many homes are well-established and historic.
Families and Lifestyle
Mastic Beach Southeast has a diverse population with a higher childhood poverty rate than most U.S. neighborhoods.
Nautical and coastal lifestyle
Diverse occupational mix
Occupations — Sales and service jobs (32.8%) and executive/professional (26.1%) are common.
Language Diversity — English (85.3%), Spanish, and Chinese are spoken.
| Child Poverty Rate | 25.8% |
|---|---|
| Upper-Middle Income | Above average income |
Demographics and Culture
| Upper-Middle Income | Above average |
|---|---|
| Top Ancestries | Italian (28.0%), Irish (19.2%), German (17.6%), Puerto Rican (8.5%), French (5.7%), Ukrainian (1.8%) |
| Languages Spoken | English (85.3%), Spanish, Chinese, Native American languages (0.7%) |
Commute Patterns
Residents have longer commutes than average and mostly drive alone.
Mastic Beach Southeast features longer commutes with high car usage.
Longer Commutes — 31.9% commute 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Car Use — Most residents drive alone; some carpool.
| Main Commute Time | 45 minutes to 1 hour |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 75.5% |
| Carpool Rate | 8.8% |
Homes for sale near 11951
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Mastic Beach Southeast?
$473,232, more expensive than 37.0% of NY neighborhoods.
What languages are spoken here?
English, Spanish, Chinese, and Native American languages.
What is the childhood poverty rate?
25.8%, higher than 77.2% of U.S. neighborhoods.