Village of the Branch, New York
Village of the Branch is a village of 1,903 people in Suffolk County, New York, founded in 1927.
Why visit Village of the Branch
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 18 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 Robert A. Brady Park.
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 Village of the Branch
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About Village of the Branch
Village of the Branch (also known as Branch Village, The Branch, or simply Branch) is a village in the Town of Smithtown in Suffolk County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. It is considered part of the Greater Smithtown area, which is anchored by Smithtown. The population was 1,735 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Village of the Branch, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Spaceplex
Monument and historic site · 1.4 mi
Indoor amusement park and arcade in New York, US
Museums and landmarks11
Blydenburgh Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Box Hill Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
By-the-Harbor
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
State park located in Suffolk County, New York, United States
Halliock Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic commercial building in New York, United States
Harbor House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Kate Annette Wetherill Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
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Saint James District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Shore Cottage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 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 · 0.9 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Woodcrest
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
House in Nissequogue, New York, U.S.
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes18
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Restaurant · Italian · 0.9 mi
728 Nesconset Highway, Smithtown
Insignia Prime Steak & Sushi
Restaurant · 1.0 mi
610 Nesconset Highway, Smithtown
6 more on the map.
History
The Village of the Branch incorporated itself as a village in 1927.
From the History section of Village of the Branch, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship9
First Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown
Church · Presbyterian · 0.4 mi
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries51
Healthcare3
Map of Village of the Branch
113 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 (6 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, 6 miles away.
- Nesconset 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Smithtown 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- St. James 2 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Hauppauge 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Lake Grove 3 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Head of the Harbor 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Lake Ronkonkoma 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Kings Park 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Nissequogue 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Ronkonkoma 5 mi southeast, about 7 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
- Wyandanch Club, AJW1188, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Halliock Inn; Village of the Branch-2, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
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