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Suffolk County
City in Massachusetts, United States
Overview
Suffolk County, the eastern portion of Long Island, offers a rich mix of coastal charm, lively small towns, and suburban living. You'll find sandy beaches, vineyards, historical landmarks, and family-friendly destinations all within a short drive.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Massachusetts
Population
1,525,920
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.36°, -71.07°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
83
Traffic Safety
73
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$4,295
Local Cost
$2,730
Local Income
$5,500
Cashless
95
English
99
Temperature
9.5°C
Summer Avg
21.0°C
Winter Avg
-2.0°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
-25.9°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1206 mm
Internet Speed
256 Mbps
Upload
48 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
365
Coworking
8
Cafes
148
Nightlife
77
Parks
132
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BNH
Distance
3 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 90 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 92/100.
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