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Glen Cove, NY


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Glen Cove, New York

Glen Cove, New York, in Nassau county, is 8 miles SE of New Rochelle, New York (center to center) and 20 miles NE of New York, New York. The city is included in the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 26,622 people lived in Glen Cove.

The People and Families of Glen Cove

In Glen Cove, about 48% of adults are married.

If you spend a lot of time in Glen Cove, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Glen Cove had a median family income of $63,021.

Political Inclinations

Glen Cove residents donated more money ($56,400) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Glen Cove Housing

An estimated 58% of living spaces in Glen Cove are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in Glen Cove as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Glen Cove, 84% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyGlen Cove Low Property Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 8%Glen Cove Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Glen Cove Public Transportation Use
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Glen Cove Low Violent Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Glen Cove Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Glen Cove, NY

Comparing Glen Cove 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
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population96
Racial Diversity810
Well-Paid Single Men87
Well-Paid Single Women87
Female Share of the Population76
Male Share of the Population46
Children Under 5 Years Old46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income77
College Educated Adults66
People in Middle Class or Better65
People Above Poverty65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home75
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing96
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
People Living Alone55
Housing Recently Built26
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108
Low Violent Crime96

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Historic Glen Cove

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Corsair (Glencove sic) 1897 Aug. 2.

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Corsair (Glencove sic) 1897 Aug. 2.

Fleet of N.Y.Y.C. New York Yacht Club 1897 Aug. 2.

Kanawha (N.Y.Y.C. [New York Yacht Club]) 1897 Aug. 7.

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