Mastic Northwest, NY
Is Mastic Northwest a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe401
Medium463
Low578
Other1653
78 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape31
Child involved31
Assault2
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, a 56-year-old man was reported passed out and is now awake with tailbone injuries near Greenway Road and Mount Cook Avenue in Farmingville. | Greenway, Manorville, NY 11949 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a possible suspicious 911 hang-up and open line near Lawrence Lane and Wesley Lane in Ridge. On a third callback, someone reportedly answered by saying hello but did not respond to questions. | Lawrence Dr, Ridge, NY 11961 | Suspicious Activity |
| 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, officers are dispatched to a possible family disturbance near Nick Court and Yaphank Avenue involving a woman reportedly standing in front of a home and wearing a black sweatshirt. | Nick Ct, Yaphank, NY 11980 | Domestic Dispute |
| 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 |
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Median Home Price
$537,092
Average Rent
$3,570
Vacancy Rate
3.7%
Nearby neighborhoods
Mastic Northwest Neighborhood Overview
Mastic Northwest is a suburban neighborhood in Mastic, NY, with mostly medium to large single-family homes.
It has an upper-middle income population with very low childhood poverty and a diverse ancestry including Italian and Danish roots.
SuburbanSingle-Family HomesUpper-Middle IncomeLow Childhood Poverty
Quick Facts
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
The neighborhood features mostly detached single-family homes built between 1940 and 1999.
| Detached Single-Family Homes | Dominant housing type |
|---|---|
| Housing Age | Built mostly between 1970 and 1999 |
What buyers will notice right away
Vacancy rate is low, indicating above-average demand.
Mostly medium to large single-family homes.
Families and Lifestyle
Mastic Northwest is a family-friendly neighborhood with very low childhood poverty.
Low childhood poverty rate
Diverse occupational mix
Occupations — Sales and service jobs (35.3%) and manufacturing (29.4%) are common.
Language Diversity — English (73.0%) and Spanish (20.2%) are widely spoken.
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
|---|---|
| Upper-Middle Income | Above average income |
Demographics and Culture
| Foreign Born | 16.3% |
|---|---|
| Upper-Middle Income | Above average |
| Top Ancestries | Italian (20.2%), Irish (19.5%), German (10.4%), Puerto Rican (7.5%), Polish (4.8%), Danish (2.1%) |
| Languages Spoken | English (73.0%), Spanish (20.2%) |
Commute Patterns
Most residents drive alone with moderate commute times.
Mastic Northwest offers manageable commutes with high car usage.
Short Commutes — 35.7% commute 15-30 minutes.
Car Use — Majority drive alone; some carpool.
| Main Commute Time | 15 to 30 minutes |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 80.6% |
| Carpool Rate | 11.5% |
Homes for sale near 11950
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Mastic Northwest?
$537,092, more expensive than 40.5% of NY neighborhoods.
How diverse is the neighborhood?
Includes Italian, Irish, German, Puerto Rican, and Danish ancestries.
What is the childhood poverty rate?
0.0%, lower than 100% of U.S. neighborhoods.