Armonk, NY

Armonk, New York

Armonk, New York, in Westchester county, is 6 miles N of White Plains, New York (center to center) and 30 miles NE of New York, New York. The town is home to some 3,461 residents.

The People and Families of Armonk

In Armonk, about 72% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Armonk are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the town tends toward large families and full houses.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Armonk had a median family income of $122,066. More so than most places, the people in Armonk generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in Armonk are poor than in most places in New York. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town. Home-based work is more common in Armonk than in most places.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($105,060) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Armonk. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Armonk Housing

According to the 2000 census, 90% of the housing in Armonk was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Armonk, 81% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at Armonk.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Armonk, NY

Comparing Armonk 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Armonk Almanac

Armonk Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Armonk Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Armonk, 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

Armonk Public Libraries

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Armonk High Schools (2004)

BYRAM HILLS HS
12 TRIPP LN
914-273-9200
Serves 739 students.

Armonk Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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