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Albertson, NY


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Albertson, New York

Albertson, New York, in Nassau county, is 4 miles N of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 17 miles E of New York, New York. The town is included in the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 5,200 people lived in Albertson.

The People and Families of Albertson

In Albertson, about 61% of adults are married. Albertson is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in town is married (though of course they're not). Large families and residences are common here.

Approximately 18% of Albertson is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of the town.

If you spend a lot of time in Albertson, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Albertson had a median family income of $77,516. Significantly, more adults in Albertson have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in New York.

Political Inclinations

Albertson residents donated more money ($3,100) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.

Albertson Housing

An estimated 91% of living spaces in Albertson are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The town housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.

Commuting

In Albertson, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Albertson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Albertson Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Albertson Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Albertson Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Albertson College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Albertson, NY

Comparing Albertson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population109
Senior Citizens99
Racial Diversity99
Well-Paid Single Men87
Well-Paid Single Women87
Male Share of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Female Share of the Population55

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults98
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Short Commute Times23
Walking and Biking to Work12
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Housing Recently Built26
People Living Alone23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
Affordability of Property Taxes13
Affordability of Rents11

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