Long Island
Smithtown, New York
Town in Suffolk County
A central Suffolk town with a historic Main Street
Smithtown is a town in central Suffolk County, with a hamlet of the same name along Route 25A and the Nissequogue River. Its Main Street, bull-shaped monuments and proximity to Sunken Meadow and the North Shore beaches give it a recognizable identity.
History & Local Character
Smithtown's founding story centers on Richard Smythe's 17th-century land grant, commemorated by the town's bull statue. Farming and milling defined it until the railroad and postwar subdivisions arrived.
Housing & Real Estate
The town includes single-family homes in St. James, Nesconset, Kings Park and Hauppauge, with waterfront properties along the Nissequogue and Smithtown Bay.
Restaurants & Shopping
Main Street in Smithtown and Lake Avenue in St. James carry restaurants, delis and bakeries, with a growing brewery and cafe scene along Route 25A.
Schools & Education
Smithtown Central School District serves much of the town, with separate districts in Kings Park, Hauppauge and Commack.
Parks & Recreation
Sunken Meadow State Park, Nissequogue River State Park and the town's beaches at Short Beach and Long Beach provide waterfront recreation.
Transportation & Accessibility
The LIRR's Port Jefferson branch stops at Smithtown and St. James, with buses on Route 25 and Route 111 and the Long Island Expressway to the south.
Local Businesses
Independent restaurants, hardware stores, medical practices, contractors and shops line Main Street and Route 25A, with industrial and office parks near Hauppauge.
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Nearby Attractions
- Sunken Meadow State Park
- Nissequogue River State Park
- St. James General Store
- Smithtown Main Street
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Central Suffolk location
- North Shore beaches and river parks
- Rail access on the Port Jefferson branch
Considerations
- Car-dependent outside the hamlet centers
- High property taxes
- Route 25 traffic
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Smithtown a town or a village?
Smithtown is a town in Suffolk County. The hamlet of Smithtown is the historic center within the town.
Where is Sunken Meadow State Park?
Sunken Meadow is at the north end of the Town of Smithtown, on Long Island Sound.