Nesconset, New York
Nesconset is a community of 13,833 people in Suffolk County, New York.
Why visit Nesconset
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 34 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Spaceplex, Blydenburgh Park Historic District, Box Hill Estate and Lily Ponds Park & Nature Preserve.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 25°F, and about 32 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Nesconset
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Nesconset
Nesconset is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) located within the Town of Smithtown, in Suffolk County, Long Island, New York, United States. The population was 13,207 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Nesconset, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Spaceplex
Monument and historic site · 0.7 mi
Indoor amusement park and arcade in New York, US
Museums and landmarks14
Blydenburgh Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Box Hill Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
By-the-Harbor
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Halliock Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic commercial building in New York, United States
Harbor House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Kate Annette Wetherill Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Mills Pond District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
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Saint James District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Shore Cottage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
National historic district located at Head of the Harbor in Suffolk County, New York
Village of the Branch Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Islandia Veterans Memorial Triangle
Monument and historic site · 3.2 mi
Park and veterans memorial in Islandia, New York, United States
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes34
Maria's
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.9 mi
211 Smithtown Boulevard, Nesconset
Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr 11:30-23:00; Sa 13:00-23:00; Su 13:00-22:00
Redefine Meals
Restaurant · Italian, Mexican, American, Asian · 2.0 mi
1015 Hawkins Avenue, Lake Grove
Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
The Corner Cafe
Restaurant · 0.9 mi
Restaurant, Burger , Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sandwich , Brunch, Catering , Family Restaurant , American Food
204 Smithtown Blvd, Nesconset
Su-Tu 07:00-15:00; We-Sa 07:00-20:00
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Restaurant · Italian · 0.8 mi
728 Nesconset Highway, Smithtown
Ragazzi Italian Kitchen & Bar
Restaurant · Italian · 1.4 mi
2950 Middle Country Road, Nesconset
22 more on the map.
History
At the time of colonization, the area that would become Nesconset was likely a seasonal hunting ground visited by both eastern Algonquin-speaking and western Munsee-speaking people who lived in clans. These clans likely banded together seasonally to share resources in winter, or to unify against a common threat. By the 18th century, Kieft's War and Old World disease had reduced Long Island's indigenous society to a few thousand people who resided in either reservations or mission-towns across Long Island. From these remaining communities, colonists ascribed tribal names to better identify parties engaging in land transactions. One of these remaining groups was in early Smithtown and would be known to them as the Nissequogue or Nesaquake (a likely descendant of today's Matinecock tribe).
After Smithtown passed a law in 1768 forbidding Algonquin-style living, Nesconset remained largely a deserted stretch of pine barrens. The construction of the Middle Country Road (NY 25) in the same era modestly opened the area to agricultural development.
From the History section of Nesconset, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship9
First Congregational Church of New Village
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
First Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown
Church · Presbyterian · 2.0 mi
Shopping17
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries52
The Smithtown Library - Main Branch
Library · 1.9 mi
1 North Country Road, Smithtown
The Smithtown Library - Nesconset Branch
Library · 0.9 mi
148 Smithtown Boulevard, Nesconset
Healthcare5
Map of Nesconset
146 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 25°F | 3.7 in | 10.3 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 26°F | 3.3 in | 9.4 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 32°F | 4.5 in | 6.5 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 41°F | 4.1 in | 0.6 in |
| May | 68°F | 51°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 61°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 67°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 66°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 59°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 47°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 38°F | 3.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 30°F | 4.7 in | 4.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Islip Li Macarthur Ap 72505 (5 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, 4 miles away.
- Lake Grove 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Lake Ronkonkoma 2 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Hauppauge 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Centereach 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Central Islip 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Holbrook 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Kings Park 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Farmingville 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Holtsville 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- East Setauket 6 mi northeast, about 10 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
- Blydenburgh Weld Farmhouse, AJW1188, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Smithtown 1st Presbyterian Church, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Driveway to Harbor House; Nissequogue, NY, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint James Episcopal Church (St. James, New York), DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Halliock Inn; Village of the Branch-2, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Choristoneura houstonana - iNaturalist 296240380, David LaMagna, CC BY 4.0
- Labarrus cincticulus - iNaturalist 316623501, David LaMagna, CC BY 4.0
- Symmorphus canadensis - iNaturalist 440696257, David LaMagna, CC BY 4.0
- Greetings from Long Island, New York - Large Letter Postcard (4237497822), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Coast Guard flyover of Long Island post Hurricane Sandy (Image 8 of 9) (8141536360), DVIDSHUB, Public domain
- Greetings from Long Island, New York - Large Letter Postcard (4603203135), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Smith Haven Mall - 1480036477, Joe Shlabotnik, CC BY 2.0
- Smith Haven Mall, Joe Shlabotnik, CC BY 2.0
- Symphyotrichum racemosum 233133134, David LaMagna, CC BY 4.0
- Symphyotrichum racemosum 233133644, David LaMagna, CC BY 4.0
- 朗康科馬湖, Vitsuha, CC0
- Icesurfing (386244285), Joe Shlabotnik, CC BY 2.0
- Ice Windsurfing (1920312278), Joe Shlabotnik, CC BY 2.0
- Richard Smith statue and office building, Smithtown New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gabriel Oak Rose, Goldfinch94, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gabriel Oak Rose (cropped), Goldfinch94, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Presbyterian Church on Main St., A. Logan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Presbyterian, view from the light on Main Street, A. Logan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Presbyterian, Smithtown. North Shore, Long Island., A. Logan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dr. W. Van Fleet Rose, Goldfinch94, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Forget-me-nots in spring, Goldfinch94, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Emily Bronte Rose, Goldfinch94, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Emily Bronte Rose (cropped), Goldfinch94, CC BY-SA 4.0
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