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auppauge is a thriving business center and close-knit community that takes pride in its achievements, particularly in education. The town boasts one of the highest numbers of war veterans, who are often honored at parades and school events. Real estate broker Rob J. Scarito notes that Hauppauge's small class sizes, as low as 18 students per elementary classroom, make it an attractive option for families.

    The high school is also notable for its pool, where athletes excel in swim meets and scholarship opportunities. While Hauppauge lacks a traditional downtown area, it has multiple shopping centers, including one on Hauppauge Road. The town's proximity to major highways like the Northern State Parkway and Long Island Expressway makes it easily accessible.

    Hauppauge is also home to the 1,400-acre Long Island Innovation Park, which employs 55,000 people across 1,300 companies and pays a significant portion of school taxes, providing relief for residential homeowners. The town's name, "overflowed land," comes from its Algonquin heritage and proximity to the Nissequogue River.

    Residents enjoy access to nearby Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown, which offers hiking trails, playgrounds, and fishing spots. Hauppauge also has one of Long Island's last ice skating rinks, The Rinx, and a large youth sports complex.

    According to OneKey MLS data, between January 2024 and January 2025, there were 117 home sales in Hauppauge with a median sale price of $720,000. Currently, three co-ops are on the market, priced between $335,000 and $879,000. The town's population is approximately 20,401, with a median age of 43.4 and a median home value of $735,000.

    Some notable homes for sale in Hauppauge include a $1.7 million contemporary property with five bedrooms and six bathrooms, and a $995,000 center hall ranch built in 1974. Recent sales data shows that homes in the area have been selling for prices ranging from $630,000 to $1.549 million.