Amityville, NY

Amityville, New York

Amityville, New York, in Suffolk county, is 6 miles SE of Levittown, New York (center to center) and 29 miles E of New York, New York. The village is included in the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 9,441 people lived in Amityville.

The People and Families of Amityville

In Amityville, about 48% of adults are married.

Approximately 16% of Amityville is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of Amityville.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Amityville had a median family income of $72,632. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in Amityville.)

Political Inclinations

Amityville residents donated more money ($4,900) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the village.

Amityville Housing

An estimated 69% of living spaces in Amityville are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The village housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in Amityville as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Amityville, 83% of commuters drive to work. Public transportation is used by many people in the village.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 17%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Amityville, NY

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Amityville Almanac

Amityville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Amityville Public Libraries

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Amityville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Amityville residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Amityville, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Amityville High Schools (2004)

AMITYVILLE MEMORIAL HS
250 MERRICK RD
631-598-6550
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 861 students.

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