Middle Island, NY Neighborhood
Is Town Center a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe511
Medium487
Low693
Other1892
68 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape22
Child involved24
Assault1
Other28
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 medical emergency involving a minor female was reported near Hawthorne Street and North Evergreen Drive in Selden. The boy involved left in a black vehicle and reportedly returned twice. | Hawthorne St & N Evergreen Dr, Selden, NY 11784 | 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, radio traffic describes a possible dispute between a customer and a business over returning a cell phone at or near a location off Locust Drive in Rocky Point. The subject involved was reported to have already left the scene when officers responded. | Locust Dr, Rocky Point, NY 11778 | Disturbance |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire department dispatched for a woman with chest pain near Starling Court off Humming Lane. | Briar Hill Ct, Middle Island, NY 11953 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received for a 64-year-old woman with respiratory distress and chest pain near Village Drive and Sheffield Boulevard. | Village Dr, Ridge, NY 11961 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible domestic disturbance at a residence near Artist Lake Drive in Middle Island, involving an 18-year-old caller and a 20-year-old brother who is reportedly breaking items inside the home. No weapons have been reported. | Artist Lake Dr, Middle Island, NY 11953 | Domestic Dispute |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a welfare check was requested near Eric Drive after a text-to-911 report that a landlord appeared to be acting strangely, seeing people who were not there, and was verbally aggressive. The subject is a female in her fifties. | Eric Dr, Middle Island, NY 11953 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported disturbance near Birchwood Park Drive and Eric Drive involving a complainant who mentioned a dark SUV, but a nearby unit handled the call and another unit was told to disregard. | Birchwood Park Dr, Middle Island, NY 11953 | Disturbance |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are dispatched to a possible domestic-related dispute near Parvis Court and Niagara Street, where a man’s ex‑wife is reportedly sitting in a gray minivan outside. No drugs, alcohol use, or weapons are currently reported. | Parviz Ct, Miller Place, NY 11764 | Domestic Dispute |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a medical call on Northumberland Drive for a reported sick minor with a very high fever who is reportedly passing out. | Northumberland Dr, East Shoreham, NY 11786 | Medical Emergency |
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Median Home Price
$469,544
Average Rent
$3,595
Vacancy Rate
8%
Nearby neighborhoods
Overview
Town Center is a suburban neighborhood in Middle Island, NY, with mostly owner-occupied small to medium apartments and single-family homes built mainly between 1970 and 1999.
The neighborhood has a median home price of $469,544, average rent of $3,595, and a vacancy rate of 8.0%, near the national median.
SuburbanOwner OccupiedModerate VacancyHigh Drive Alone Commute
Quick Facts
| Drive Alone Commute Rate | 91.2% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Housing in Town Center consists mainly of small to medium apartments and single-family homes with moderate vacancy and strong owner occupancy.
| Owner Occupied Rate | High |
|---|---|
| Housing Types | Small to medium apartments and single-family homes |
What buyers will notice right away
Median home price below state median, suitable for first-time buyers.
Vacancy rate near national median, indicating balanced supply.
Families & Lifestyle
Town Center is considered a good choice for first-time home buyers with an upper-middle income demographic and diverse occupations.
First-Time Buyer Friendly — Affordable homes with good appreciation potential.
Diverse Workforce — Mix of professional, manufacturing, and service occupations.
| Executive, Management, Professional Occupations | 45.3% |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing and Laborer Occupations | 18.7% |
Demographics
| Executive, Management, Professional Occupations | 45.3% |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 2.1% |
| Income Level | Above average |
| Italian Ancestry | 23.7% |
| Greek Ancestry | 2.1% |
| Foreign Born | 17.5% |
| Top Languages | ["English (81.1%)","Spanish (8.8%)"] |
Commute
Most residents drive alone to work, with a commute time shorter than most Americans.
Town Center features a very high drive-alone commute rate and relatively short commute times.
High Drive Alone Rate — 91.2% of commuters drive alone, well above national averages.
Short Commutes — Most residents commute between 15 and 30 minutes.
| Drive Alone Rate | 91.2% |
|---|---|
| Typical Commute Time | 15-30 minutes (41.0%) |
Homes for sale near 11953
For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.
$349,000
3 bd | 3 ba | 1,632 sqft
11953 SW Bennington Circle
Port Saint Lucie, FL, 34987
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price?
The median home price is $469,544, less expensive than 63.3% of New York neighborhoods.
How do most residents commute?
91.2% drive alone to work, higher than 98.1% of U.S. neighborhoods.