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Coram, NY


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Coram, New York

Coram, New York is 14 miles NE of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 52 miles E of New York, New York. It is in Suffolk county. The town is part of the Nassau - Suffolk metro area. The population of Coram is 34,923.

The People and Families of Coram

In Coram, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Coram had a median family income of $70,769.

Political Inclinations

Among Coram political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $3,200. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Coram Housing

Of the housing in Coram, approximately 69% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town.

Commuting

In Coram, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 12%Coram Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Coram, NY

Comparing Coram 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 Old89
Racial Diversity79
Female Share of the Population65
Age of the Population62
Male Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income88
People Above Poverty87
College Educated Adults66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use87
Working at Home44
Walking and Biking to Work27
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing96
Housing Recently Built810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Rents23
Affordability of Property Taxes13

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