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Cedarhurst, NY


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Cedarhurst, New York

Cedarhurst, New York, in Nassau county, is 8 miles SW of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 15 miles SE of New York, New York. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. Cedarhurst contains a population of approximately 6,164.

The People and Families of Cedarhurst

In Cedarhurst, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cedarhurst had a median family income of $71,406. Interestingly, lots of people in Cedarhurst have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in the village.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Cedarhurst favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $7,500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the village.

Cedarhurst Housing

Cedarhurst has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 65% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the village might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Cedarhurst, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in New York, which may reflect a commitment to education in the village.

Commuting

In Cedarhurst, 76% of commuters drive to work. In Cedarhurst, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyCedarhurst Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Cedarhurst College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Cedarhurst Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Cedarhurst, NY

Comparing Cedarhurst 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
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men87
Children Under 5 Years Old810
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population87
Racial Diversity78
Female Share of the Population77
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income98
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times12
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
People Living Alone45
Housing Recently Built14
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes13

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