New York Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Commack, New York

Population: 37,000

Located in Suffolk County

Welcome to the glitz, glamour, and even solitude, all within the one hundred twenty five mile radius of Long Island, New York. Commack is one such community filled with prestigious homes and upscale businesses. The very name of Commack is Algonquian meaning "pleasant land" or "beautiful place". Come take a peek into this quaint community and experience for yourself what so many vacationers, business attendees and residents are saying about Commack.

Springtime on Long Island is just the beginning of a year filled with beauty. As temperatures warm up and flowers begin to blossom, many residents watch the season unfold while strolling through any one of the gardens that dazzle the community. Miles and miles of sandy beaches surround Long Island on both the bay ocean sides. Whether you are looking for solitude or socialization, you will certainly find your place in this corner of paradise. The autumn months usher in breathtaking foliage. Commack in the winter can, at times, resemble a "Currier and Ives" print.

There is a nice selection of single-family homes in Commack. For a three bedroom, one bathroom home, plan on spending about $350,000. A beautiful showcase home with five bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, with 5,000 feet of spacious living space and pool in the back yard would sell for $939,000. There are also condominiums and townhouse available starting in the range of $400,000.

Four elementary, two intermediate schools, one middle school and one high school serve Commack's 7,000 students. A well-trained faculty and staff take pride in educating this next generation of business people, community leaders and homemakers. Torch Academy of Suffolk is also located in Commack to provide an educational alternative. There are over twenty colleges and universities situated throughout Long Island affording students the opportunity to attend school close to home.

Commack has easy access to the several world-class beaches that are spread out on Long Island. Included in this prestigious list are the Hamptons, Robert Moss State Park and Jones Beach. The beautiful Jones Beach offers other amenities such as an ocean beach and bay beach, as well as a golf course, swimming pool and a summer time concert series. A few of the beaches are only open to the residents of these communities but most of them, including the State Parks, are open to all visitors for a parking or entrance fee.

Bicycling is a favorite pastime among residents on the Island and there are many clubs for those who are interested. The casual rider will enjoy the several bike paths that wind their way around the parks and beaches. The Green Belt Trail and Bethpage State Park is for serious mountain bikers offering a challenging ride.

Art and culture is at its prime in the Commack area and Long Island is no stranger to World Class Concert Halls. There are also several playhouses and the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum offers scads of entertainment.

Commack is a beautiful city that enjoys a prosperous lifestyle. Combined with the rich atmosphere of the Long Island Sound and the areas proud heritage, Commack continues to be an excellent choice to call home.