Centerport, New York
Centerport is a community of 6,072 people in Suffolk County, New York.
Why visit Centerport
Townapedia lists 48 museums and landmarks, 36 parks and trails, 30 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Huntington Harbor Light, John W. Engeman Theater, A. P. W. Kennan House and Bay Crest Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Centerport
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Centerport
Centerport (historically known as Little Cow Harbor and Little Neck) is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) located within the Town of Huntington in Suffolk County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 5,822 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Centerport, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Huntington Harbor Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Lighthouse in New York, United States
Mill Dam Bridge
Bridge · 0.7 mi
Bridge in Suffolk County, New York, United States of America
Museums and landmarks48
A. P. W. Kennan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Bay Crest Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Beaux Arts Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Bowes House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
C. A. O'Donohue House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Charles Geoghegan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Charles M. Weeks House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Charles Van Iderstine Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Charles Woodhull House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Coindre Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Daniel Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Huntington, New York, United States
Delamater–Bevin Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in Huntington, New York state, USA
36 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds36
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Heckscher Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Town park in Suffolk County, New York, United States of America
24 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes30
Salted. On the Harbor
Restaurant · 1.1 mi
14 Woodbine Avenue, Northport
Mo 12:00-20:00; We 12:00-20:30; Th 12:00-22:00; Fr 11:30-23:00; Sa...
Sand City Brewing Company
Brewery and winery · 1.1 mi
60 Main Street, Northport
Mo-Th 15:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-19:00
18 more on the map.
History
What is now Centerport was originally inhabited by Matinecock Native Americans. In the 17th century, European colonists – primarily English along with some Dutch – began to settle the area.
Suydam House, a saltbox house built in 1730, is one of the oldest surviving houses in Centerport.
Camp Alvernia in Centerport was the first Catholic summer camp in the United States, established in 1888. The camp remained in operation as of 2026, serving over 900 local children aged 3–14 each summer.
During the Gold Coast era, numerous wealthy individuals constructed large country estates in Centerport. Among the best-known examples of such estates in Centerport is the estate of William Kissam Vanderbilt II, known as Eagle's Nest; it is now the Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium.
From the History section of Centerport, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship9
Bethel AME Church and Manse
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Old First Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Congregational Church of Huntington
Church · Congregational · 1.6 mi
30 Washington Drive, Centerport
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.5 mi
328 Main Street, Northport
Saint Paul's Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.3 mi
204 Main Street, Northport
Saint Philip Neri Roman Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.5 mi
344 Main Street, Northport
Shopping3
Schools, colleges and libraries40
Countrywood Primary Center
School · 6.0 mi
499 Old Country Rd, Huntington Station
Map of Centerport
170 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 24°F | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 25°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 31°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 41°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 70°F | 50°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 60°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 66°F | 3.8 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 65°F | 4.3 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 59°F | 4.7 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 49°F | 4.3 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 39°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 30°F | 4.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Centerport (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Suffolk County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-21: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-25: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-15: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Republic Airport (FRG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Huntington Bay 1 mi west, about 2 min by car
- Huntington 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Greenlawn 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- East Northport 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Eatons Neck 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Huntington Station 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Fort Salonga 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Elwood 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Commack 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Kings Park 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- CenterportHarbor, Andrew73 at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old First Church Huntington NY Mar 10, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Northport Historic Library, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Charles Woodhull House (Huntington, NY), DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bay Crest, Peggydowling, CC BY-SA 3.0
- A. P. W. Kennan House, Peggydowling, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jarvis Fleet House, Cove Road, Huntington N.Y. 7 2010 095, Aajer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Northport, New York Post Office, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gilsey facing north, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 4.0
- William K Vanderbilt II Estate Mansion & Museum 2014 01, Itasca, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Huntington Green Historical Marker Stone, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John P. Kane Mansion, "High Lindens", 37 Kanes Lane Huntington Bay, Peggydowling, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fort Golgotha; Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lower Drive, Peggydowling, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Henry Smith (now John Gardiner) Farmstead, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Suydam House Centerport Suffolk County New York, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Bethel AME Church and Manse, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Heckscher Park (Huntington, NY) Front Gate, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Huntington, New York Town Hall-2, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Charles M. Weeks House, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Isaac Losee House, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NJ Felix House; Asharoken, New York, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Prime Octagon House; Huntington NY, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Daniel Smith House; 117 West Shore Road, Huntington, NY, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rogers House Huntington New York, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hall186, JonathanRe at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- East Shore Road Historic District, East Shore Road Halesite, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prime House; Huntington, NY, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 22 Fort Salonga Road; Centerport, NY, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Heckscher Museum of Art 1, Station1, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Centerport Mill Marker, Dhaluza, CC BY 2.5
- Vanderbilt Estate-Eagles Nest Court Yard, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vanderbilt Museum 2018 173, Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vanderbilt Museum Courtyard, Tlee1523, CC BY-SA 4.0
- P9300004a-Tim's Shipwreck Diner - Flickr - Gail Frederick, Gail Frederick from Denton, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Plaque on millstone from Corwith mill 20180915 083407, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CAR - Copy, Stacyflorida7, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Velzer-Van Alst Caretaker's Cottage, JustinJThompson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Velzer-Van Alst Caretaker's Cottage 2, JustinJThompson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greetings from Northport, Long Island, New York - Large Letter Postcard (8503355078), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
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