Port Jefferson, New York
Port Jefferson is a village of 8,091 people in Suffolk County, New York.
Why visit Port Jefferson
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 42 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cedar Beach, PJ Cinemas, Bayles Shipyard and Bethel-Christian Avenue-Laurel Hill Historical District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Port Jefferson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Port Jefferson
Port Jefferson, sometimes shortened as Port Jeff, is an incorporated village in the town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 7,962 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Port Jefferson, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Cedar Beach
Beach · 1.9 mi
Beach in Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, United States
Theatre Three
Cinema and theater · 0.8 mi
Theatre company in Port Jefferson, New York
Museums and landmarks13
Bayles Shipyard
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic building in Port Jefferson, New York state, USA
Bethel-Christian Avenue-Laurel Hill Historical District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic district in Brookhaven, New York
Brewster House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Listed on the NRHP in New York
First National Bank of Port Jefferson
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Building in New York, United States
Miller Place Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Port Jefferson Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Samuel Hopkins House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic home in Suffolk County, New York
Setauket Presbyterian Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic church in Setauket, New York
Sherwood-Jayne House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Thompson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in Setauket, New York, USA
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
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Frank Melville Memorial Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Park in Setauket, New York
Park Pasta Fagioli Franklin
Park · 1.0 mi
232 Woodhull Avenue, Port Jefferson Station
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes42
Joey Z's
Restaurant · Greek, Italian, Seafood · 0.8 mi
217 Main Street, Port Jefferson
Mo-Su 10:00-21:00
Redefine Meals
Restaurant · American, Mexican, Italian, Asian · 1.6 mi
5090 Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson Station
Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
Toast Coffee + Kitchen
Restaurant · Breakfast, Coffee Shop · 1.0 mi
650 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station
Mo-Fr 08:00-15:00; Sa-Su 07:30-15:30
Mount Sinai Heritage Diner
Restaurant · American, Breakfast, Burger, Sandwich, Greek, Mexican, Seafood · 1.4 mi
275 Route 25A, Mount Sinai
30 more on the map.
Where to stay3
Danfords Hotel, Marina & Spa
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
25 East Broadway, Port Jefferson
Churches and places of worship12
Caroline Church and Cemetery
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption
Church · Greek Orthodox · 1.3 mi
430 Sheep Pasture Road, Port Jefferson Station
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.3 mi
87 North Country Road, Mount Sinai
First United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.7 mi
603 Main Street, Port Jefferson
Infant Jesus Roman Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 0.6 mi
110 Myrtle Avenue, Port Jefferson
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries46
Frank J Carasiti Elementary School
School · 5.8 mi
90 Rocky Pt-Yaphank Rd, Rocky Point
Healthcare3
Map of Port Jefferson
154 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 (2 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, 11 miles away.
- Mount Sinai 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Terryville 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Poquott 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- East Setauket 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Miller Place 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Old Field 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Coram 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Stony Brook 5 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Selden 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Centereach 5 mi south, about 9 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
- Port Jefferson, Traitor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Port Jefferson Station on a Sunday Evening, Jace16, CC0
- 18.05.25 Port Jefferson, NY 402 (54570754638), Phil Richards from London, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Port Jefferson Station NY, Bonnachoven, CC0
- East Main Street decorated for the holidays, Port Jefferson, New York - 20221124, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Port Jefferson NY, Ctankcycles, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Caroline Church and Cemetery Nov 07, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Setauket Presbyterian Church, Traitor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Setauket Thompson House, Traitor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mpmcnultys, Iracaz at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Sherwood-Jayne House; East Setauket-3, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brewster House; East Setauket, NY, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Port Jefferson 1st National Bank, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Setauketmillpond, Iracaz ( talk ). The original uploader was at ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Samuel Hopkins House, Springfulutopia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Port Jefferson Village Historic District Dec 07, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai, New York, Iracaz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Theater Three-Port Jefferson, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
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