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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. There are 1,857 residents in the town.

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):

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

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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men96
Well-Paid Single Women95
Male Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity87
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Age of the Population54
Female Share of the Population32
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income108
College Educated Adults108
People Above Poverty109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use107
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work11
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built47
People Living Alone12
Affordability of Rents14
Affordability of Property Taxes13
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