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Elmont, NY


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Elmont, New York

Elmont, New York, in Nassau county, is 5 miles W of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 14 miles E of New York, New York. The town is located in the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. Elmont has a population of 32,657.

The People and Families of Elmont

In Elmont, about 47% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Elmont.

Approximately 54% of Elmont is non-white. No single racial group represents the town, a town where diversity is valued.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elmont had a median family income of $68,646.

Elmont Housing

Owners occupy 78% of the housing units in Elmont. On average, the construction date of housing in the town is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Elmont, 78% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to Elmont, try the public transportation system.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyElmont Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyElmont Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Elmont, NY

Comparing Elmont 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
Racial Diversity1010
Female Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women77
Age of the Population63
Well-Paid Single Men66
Senior Citizens63
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Male Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better76
People Above Poverty75
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work37
Working at Home22
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Affordability of Rents34
People Living Alone23
Housing Recently Built25
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
Affordability of Property Taxes13

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