Central Valley, NY

Central Valley, New York

Central Valley, New York, in Orange county, is 27 miles NW of White Plains, New York (center to center) and 41 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The town is in the Newburgh area. There are 1,857 residents in Central Valley.

The People and Families of Central Valley

In Central Valley, about 64% of adults are married. When people think of Central Valley, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the town are those of its large families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Central Valley had a median family income of $79,690. In Central Valley, most people are middle class or better. The town is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Central Valley. Lots of residents of the town prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Political Inclinations

Central Valley folks tended to give their money ($250) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Central Valley Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Central Valley that were owner-occupied was 71%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the town.

Commuting

In Central Valley, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Central Valley, NY

Comparing Central Valley 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 Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Female 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
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
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Central Valley Almanac

Central Valley Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Central Valley Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starbucks in Central Valley

Central Valley High Schools (2004)

MONROE WOODBURY HS
155 DUNDERBERG RD
845-928-6508
Serves 2,276 students.

Central Valley Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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