Why visit Coram
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 49 parks and trails, 14 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include PJ Cinemas, MovieLand Cinemas, Bald Hill Schoolhouse and Davis Town Meeting House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Coram
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Coram
Coram is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) within the Town of Brookhaven in, Suffolk County,on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 40,220 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Coram, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks5
Bald Hill Schoolhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Building in New York, United States
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Davis Town Meeting House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Coram, New York, NRHP-listed in Suffolk County, New York
Parks, trails and playgrounds49
37 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes14
Redefine Meals
Restaurant · American, Asian, Italian, Mexican · 1.4 mi
293 Middle Country Road, Selden
Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
Sundaes
Ice cream · Frozen Yogurt · 3.2 mi
1074 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Great Wall
Restaurant · 1.9 mi
Chinese szechuan kitchen
654 Middle Country Boulevard
Selden Grill
Restaurant · 1.9 mi
Tacos, fajitas, burritos
656 Middle Country Boulevard
2 more on the map.
History
Coram is the oldest settlement in the central part of the town of Brookhaven. Its early name was "Wincoram", perhaps the name of a Native American who lived in the area as late as 1703. The first European settler in the area was likely William Satterly, who sought permission to open a tavern to cater to travelers in 1677.
During the American Revolutionary War, Benjamin Tallmadge with his contingent of Light Dragoons arrived and he with 12 Culper Ring men captured and burned 300 tons of hay the British were storing for winter to feed their horses. George Washington, on hearing the news, sent the following letter to Tallmadge:
I have received with much pleasure the report of your successful enterprise upon fort St. George, and was pleased with the destruction of the hay at Coram, which must be severely felt by the enemy at this time. I beg you to accept my thanks for your spirited execution of this business. Annually Coram celebrates the event in October.
From 1784 to 1885, Coram served as the meeting place for the Town of Brookhaven government, using the Davis Town Meeting House for much of that period. The Davis House, built in the 1750s, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001 and is the oldest existing structure in Coram.
A small airport, known as Coram Airport existed in Coram until 1984; the land is now part of a county park.
From the History section of Coram, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship19
Middle Island Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
St Mary's AME Zion Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal Zion · 2.8 mi
537 Granny Road, Medford
Calvary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 3.1 mi
324 Jayne Boulevard, Port Jefferson Station
City On A Hill Community Church
Church · 2.9 mi
629 Middle Country Road, Middle Island
Community Baptist Church Of Gorden Heights
Church · 3.1 mi
605 Granny Road, Middle Island
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries52
Map of Coram
156 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 26°F | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 28°F | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 33°F | 4.7 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 43°F | 4.4 in |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 61°F | 3.9 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 68°F | 3.9 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 67°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 61°F | 4.3 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 49°F | 4.2 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 40°F | 3.7 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 32°F | 4.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mt Sinai (4 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
Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Centereach 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Central Islip 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Commack 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Bay Shore 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Babylon 21 mi southwest, about 34 min by car
- Bridgeport 23 mi northwest, about 38 min by car
- Milford city (balance) 24 mi north, about 38 min by car
- Norwalk 26 mi northwest, about 42 min by car
- West Haven 27 mi north, about 44 min by car
- New Haven 30 mi north, about 48 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
- Middle Island Presbyterian Church, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bald Hill Schoolhouse, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Davis Town Meeting House, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MTA Bridges and Tunnels in Suffolk County (8462271635), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- At Long Island 2023 057, Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS018-E-28982 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS007-E-16648 - View of New Jersey, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-88562 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- STS131-E-11202 - View of Earth, NASA, Public domain
- ISS029-E-30855 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS026-E-34529 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-148734 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-148733 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS019-E-19570 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-53045 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- STS120-E-9641 - View of Earth, NASA, Public domain
- ISS065-E-96145 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Ďateľ ozdobný-Picoides pubescens, Jaro Nemčok, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MTA Bridges and Tunnels in Suffolk County (8463369726), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- MTA Bridges and Tunnels snow fighters (8462154520), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Convertible in Brown, front right, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Convertible in Brown, rear right, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1993 Subaru Sambar Dias II Supercharged Sun Sunroof ECVT 4WD, front left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1993 Subaru Sambar Dias II Supercharged Sun Sunroof ECVT 4WD, engine, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1961 413 Cross-Ram in Chrysler Newport, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 8R engine in a 1971 Toyota Hilux, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nash OHV 235ci Six in 1937 Ambassador Six, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1970 AMC Rebel Machine in original condition, front right, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car in Medium Turquoise Metallic, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1974 Lincoln Continental Mark IV in Maize Yellow, front right, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1979 Chrysler New Yorker in White, front right, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
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