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Brightwaters
A village of 3,179 people in New York
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Parks & trails →Conserved land2%12 of 629 acres
Trails0.1 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves34 conserved acres per 1,000 residents
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About Brightwaters
Village in New York, United States1916Established
3,181Population
1 sq miArea
23 ftElevation
Brightwaters is an incorporated village located within the southwestern part of the Town of Islip in Suffolk County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 3,181 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Housing in Brightwaters
$860K▲ 8.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow
The typical Brightwaters home is worth about $860,000, up 8.8% in a year, 63% above the New York typical home.
Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
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