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Eastport, New York

Eastport, New York, in Suffolk county, is 27 miles E of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 65 miles E of New York, New York. There are 1,454 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Eastport

In Eastport, about 55% of adults are married.

Males are more numerous in Eastport than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Eastport had a median family income of $52,917. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Eastport.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Eastport Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Eastport that were owner-occupied was 79%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use.

Commuting

In Eastport, 88% of commuters drive to work. Eastport offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyEastport Well-Paid Single Men
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Eastport Walking and Biking to Work
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Eastport People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Eastport Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Eastport College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Eastport Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Eastport, NY

Comparing Eastport 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 Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men108
Well-Paid Single Women96
Racial Diversity87
Age of the Population66
Senior Citizens45
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better107
College Educated Adults96
Median Family Income95
People Above Poverty86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use83
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
People Living Alone55
Housing Recently Built47
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Affordability of Rents14
Affordability of Property Taxes14
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