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Brightwaters
City in New York, United States
Overview
Brightwaters is a picturesque, small Long Island village known for its tranquil lakes, historic homes, and leafy streets. Its close-knit community and proximity to the Great South Bay make it a favorite for families and nature enthusiasts. The calm atmosphere and charming architecture create a relaxing escape from city bustle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
3,181
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.72°, -73.27°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,504
Local Cost
$2,620
Local Income
$4,800
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
12.3°C
Summer Avg
21.9°C
Winter Avg
3.3°C
Record High
31.5°C
Record Low
-13.5°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1340 mm
Internet Speed
319 Mbps
Upload
183 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
2
Parks
6
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
220.0
Airport
FRG
Distance
12 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 44 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 75/100.
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