Brentwood, New York

Brentwood: Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

About

Brentwood is a CDP located in the county of Suffolk in the U.S. state of New York.

Exploring Diverse Cultures in Brentwood, New York

Brentwood is a diverse suburban hamlet located in central Suffolk County, New York on Long Island. Known for its vibrant mix of cultures and cuisines, Brentwood provides a unique community.

Overview of Brentwood

With around 60,000 residents across around 9 square miles, Brentwood has a high population density compared to other Long Island communities. It was first settled in the 18th century and saw waves of immigrants throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. Today over 75% of residents identify as Hispanic or Latino.

The diversity of Brentwood is reflected in its abundance of Mexican, Salvadoran, Guatemalan, and Honduran restaurants and shops. Spanish is commonly spoken throughout the community.

Things to Do in Brentwood

Popular spots to experience Brentwood's culture include:

  • Islandia Shopping Center - Shops and eateries reflecting the Latino, Caribbean, and African American communities.
  • Cinema Latino de Brentwood - Movie theater offering Spanish language films.
  • GCP Community Farm - Urban community farm offering cultural programs and events.
  • Shorefront Park - Waterfront park with athletic fields, playgrounds, and walking paths.

Annual Events

Brentwood hosts vibrant multicultural events like the Hispanic Heritage Festival in September and the Long Island Latin Festival each summer. The town also holds popular community events like the Brentwood Country Fair.

With its rich diversity and cultural offerings, Brentwood provides a uniquely vibrant Long Island community.

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Location of Brentwood on New York map.

Quick Facts about Brentwood

Population : 60,664
Country : United States of America
State : New York (United States)
County : Suffolk County
Postal code : 11717
Area : 28.4 km2
Altitude : 79 feet / 24 meters
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 00:55:23 (19th March 2024)
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Geography

Brentwood is located at 40°46'52"N 73°14'46"W (40.7812100, -73.2462300).

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Brentwood zip code is 11717. County name: Suffolk, County fips: 36103

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People born in Brentwood (9)

People born in Brentwood, including boxer Buddy McGirt, boxer Errol Spence, broadcaster Jai Rodriguez, .

List

  • Jim Dougherty (American baseball player) he was born in 08/03/1968
  • Ray Reid (Coach of Connecticut Huskies men's soccer team) he was born in 08/05/1960
  • Steven Ehricks (Puerto Rican footballer) he was born in 11/09/1989
  • Tom Abatemarco (American basketball coach) he was born in 03/10/1949
  • Lester Quiñones (dominican-American basketball player) he was born in 01/01/2000
  • Femi Olujobi (college basketball player (2015–2019) Oakland; North Carolina A&T; DePaul) he was born in 05/03/1996

Schools in Brentwood

College & universities near Brentwood, NY

Code Name City ZIP
418065 Eastern Suffolk BOCES Brentwood (NY) 11717

Stations (18)

Amtrak & bus stations near Brentwood, NY

Code Name Address Type
STM Stamford Transportation Center Washington Blvd and South State St. RAIL
BRP Bridgeport 525 Water St. RAIL
NRO New Rochelle station 1 Railroad Plaza RAIL
YNY Yonkers station 5 Buena Vista Ave. RAIL
NYP Pennsylvania Station 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street RAIL

Post offices near Brentwood

Post Office Name City ZIP
Brentwood Post Office Brentwood (NY) 11717

Other places with the same name (7)

  • Brentwood , California The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. It is located in the East Bay region of the county. Brentwood is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Brentwood Library and the Brentwood Historical Society. with a population of 65,017 people.
  • Brentwood , Tennessee A city in Williamson County, Tennessee. It is located in the Nashville metropolitan area. Brentwood is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Brentwood Historical Society and the Brentwood Library. with a population of 42,876 people.
  • Brentwood , Pennsylvania borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 9,203 people.
  • Brentwood , Missouri inner-ring suburb of St. Louis, Missouri, United States with a population of 7,953 people.
  • Brentwood , New Hampshire town in New Hampshire with a population of 4,612 people.
  • Brentwood , Maryland town in Maryland with a population of 3,439 people.

Other cities in Suffolk County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Suffolk County , NY. (more)

City Name Population Title
Brookhaven 479,883 Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States
Islip 322,328 Town in New York, United States
Babylon 218,223 A town in Suffolk County, New York.
Huntington 200,102 Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States
Smithtown 110,876 Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Southampton 58,549 Town in Suffolk County, New York, partly on the South Fork of Long Island, USA
West Babylon 43,213 Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Coram 39,113 Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Commack 36,124 Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Central Islip 34,450 Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Riverhead 33,434 Town in New York
Huntington Station 33,029 Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Centereach 31,578 Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
West Islip 28,335 Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Shirley 27,854 Census-designated place in New York, USA
Holbrook 27,195 City in and county seat of Navajo County, Arizona, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Brentwood distances to largest New York cities