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Bethpage, New York


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Bethpage, New York

Bethpage, New York, in Nassau county, is 2 miles NE of Levittown, New York (center to center) and 26 miles E of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding Nassau - Suffolk metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Bethpage is home to some 16,543 residents.

The People and Families of Bethpage

In Bethpage, about 59% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Bethpage are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the town tends toward large families and full houses.

You'll see many senior citizens in Bethpage.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bethpage had a median family income of $78,573. Fewer people in Bethpage are poor than in most places in New York.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($18,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Bethpage. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Bethpage Housing

According to the 2000 census, 88% of the housing in Bethpage was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Bethpage, 85% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at the town.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Bethpage Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Bethpage Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Bethpage Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Bethpage People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Bethpage, NY

Comparing Bethpage 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
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men88
Well-Paid Single Women87
Racial Diversity67
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better98
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work57
Working at Home54
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built36
People Living Alone23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes13

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