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Gardiner, NY


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Gardiner, New York

Gardiner, New York, in Ulster county, is 41 miles NW of Danbury, Connecticut (center to center) and 65 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. There are 856 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Gardiner

In Gardiner, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gardiner had a median family income of $49,808. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Gardiner.

Political Inclinations

Gardiner folks tended to give their money ($2,250) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Gardiner Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Gardiner that were owner-occupied was 67%. 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. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Gardiner.

Commuting

In Gardiner, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Gardiner Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Gardiner People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Gardiner College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Gardiner, NY

Comparing Gardiner 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 Population78
Racial Diversity75
Age of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Female Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men41
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better96
College Educated Adults95
Median Family Income85
People Above Poverty53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use105
Working at Home98
Short Commute Times45
Walking and Biking to Work33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Housing Recently Built58
Affordability of Rents26
People Living Alone12
Affordability of Property Taxes14
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