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Moving to Port Jefferson, NY
$999,000Median listing price
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About Port Jefferson
Port Jefferson is an incorporated village on Port Jefferson Harbor in the Town of Brookhaven — the North Shore's classic seaport downtown, with the Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Ferry, Theatre Three, and a walkable Main Street of restaurants and shops. Housing ranges from historic sea captains' homes on the hills to harbor-view condos and village colonials.
Home prices in Port Jefferson
The median listing price in Port Jefferson is $999,000.
Top places in Port Jefferson
- Port Jefferson Harbor and Harborfront Park — the working waterfront and village green.
- Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Ferry — car ferry across Long Island Sound.
- Theatre Three — long-running professional theater on Main Street.
- Main Street — restaurants, the historic village center, and summer festivals.
- Rocketship Park (shown in the Commons photo below) — the village's landmark playground.
- Danfords Hotel & Marina — waterfront landmark.
Commuting from Port Jefferson
- LIRR Port Jefferson Branch — Port Jefferson is the branch terminus; most Penn Station trips require a transfer (per MTA station pages, read September 25, 2026).
- Typical weekday trip Port Jefferson–Penn Station: approximately 1h40–2h depending on transfer (researched September 25, 2026).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~1h15–1h55 depending on traffic.
- The Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Ferry offers an alternative route to Connecticut.
Port Jefferson FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Port Jefferson, NY?
The median listing price in Port Jefferson is $999,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Port Jefferson, NY?
LIRR Port Jefferson Branch — Port Jefferson is the branch terminus; most Penn Station trips require a transfer (per MTA station pages, read September 25, 2026).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.