55+ Communities in Suffolk County NY Condos & Homes for Sale

Suffolk County constitutes the eastern half of Long Island, New York, while Nassau County occupies the western half. Of these two, Suffolk County is the larger and more rustic and offers more green spaces and outdoor recreation, including hiking, camping, golfing and paddling. Stunning beaches abound on the North Shore, South Shore, barrier islands and the world-renowned East End, home to the wine country of Long Island and divided into the North Fork and the South Fork, where the Hamptons is located.

Local Area Information

Many towns and villages offer senior living housing, such as age-restricted and retirement communities, for their residents who are 55 and better. There are about 88 active adult communities in Suffolk County alone. Two of these are marketed to ages 62 and above, and the rest require a lower minimum age of 55.

Single-family homes, condos and townhomes, mostly one-level structures with no stairs that many 55 and over prefer, are typically the options offered in these Suffolk County 55+ communities. The bustling property market offers a varied range of options, including 2-bedroom condos, 3-bedroom condos, homes with a garage and condos with a basement.

While many of the subdivisions feature cozy homes, priced reasonably, in well-maintained areas and offer only the basic amenities, some are sprawling complexes with grander two-bedroom homes in a country club setting and offer resort-style living. Out of these adult housing developments, about 42 offer the privacy and added security of a gated community, and about 65 have clubhouses for the recreational and leisure activities of their residents.

The clubhouses are home to most of the communal amenities, such as a fitness center, spa, game rooms and a host of other types of facilities, the use of which is typically included in the monthly HOA dues. About 59 of these adult communities also offer outdoor or indoor pools, about 26 have tennis courts, and three even have their own golf courses.

Whether looking to downsize, live virtually maintenance-free, be in the company of similarly aged individuals or all of the above, home buying and finding the perfect community has never been this easy, and Suffolk County has many housing options to offer the adult populace that helped build its towns and villages.

Community Amenities

From modest studio apartments to bigger two-bedroom homes, the 55 and over Communities in Suffolk County provide an extensive assortment of property types, architectural styles, designs, features, and amenities. Some of the residences are in gated communities, while others are more publicly accessible. Regardless of community type, the majority of residents have access to at least a recreation and social room, while some have access to a clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pool, tennis court, or a mix of these.

Outside of the communities, the 55+ and other residents of Suffolk County enjoy all the county has to offer, including shopping, nightlife, world-class wineries, vast county parks and preserves, the freshest seafood and produce, cultural and historic sites, as well as beautiful beaches on the North and South Shores.

55+ Communities Available in the Babylon Township

55+ Communities Available in the Brookhaven Township

55+ Communities Available in the East Hampton Township

55+ Communities Available in the Huntington Township

55+ Communities Available in the Islip Township

55+ Communities Available in the Riverhead Township

55+ Communities Available in the Shelter Island Township

55+ Communities Available in the Smithtown Township

55+ Communities Available in the Southampton Township

55+ Communities Available in the Southold Township