Old FieldNY
A town of 1,007, settled in 1927. Healthier than 98% of U.S. towns.
What makes Old Field stand out
The thing Old Field does most differently from other towns.
Old Field lives by the ocean
Coastal flooding makes up 31% of the storm damage FEMA expects here.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA · OpenStreetMap
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Healthier than 98% of U.S. towns
Old Field beats the New York average on 24 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Old Field | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 5.9% | 17.2% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 2.9% | 7.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.9% | 7.7% |
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 9% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents commute out of Old Field
Most working residents leave Old Field for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Brookhaven (44%), New York (16%) and Islip (11%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Old Field has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 25°, and about 32 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
12% of Old Field is conserved land
2.2 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Flax Pond State Tidal Wetland | 1.2 mi | 149 |
Homes in Old Field sell for about $1.75M
The median sale price was $1,750,000 in March 2026.
1,007 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
About Old Field
Village in New York, United States
Old Field is a village located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Old Field had a population of 893.
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- Established
- 1927
- Population
- 893
- Area
- 2.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 7 ft