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Bohemia, NY


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Bohemia, New York

Bohemia, New York, in Suffolk county, is 6 miles E of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 45 miles E of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding Nassau - Suffolk metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Bohemia is home to some 9,871 residents.

The People and Families of Bohemia

In Bohemia, about 56% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Bohemia are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the town tends toward large families and full houses.

The people of Bohemia are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bohemia had a median family income of $73,218. The large segment of the population in Bohemia with spending money keeps the town vital.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($15,950) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Bohemia. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Bohemia Housing

According to the 2000 census, 79% of the housing in Bohemia was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Bohemia, 90% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Bohemia Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Bohemia People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Bohemia Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Bohemia Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Bohemia, NY

Comparing Bohemia 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
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men88
Well-Paid Single Women87
Age of the Population75
Racial Diversity67
Senior Citizens54
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income98
People Above Poverty98
College Educated Adults65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work67
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Housing Recently Built710
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Property Taxes13
Affordability of Rents12

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