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Glenwood Landing, NY


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Glenwood Landing, New York

Glenwood Landing, New York, in Nassau county, is 8 miles N of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 18 miles E of New York, New York. The town is home to some 3,541 residents.

The People and Families of Glenwood Landing

In Glenwood Landing, about 65% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Glenwood Landing are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the town tends toward large families and full houses.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Glenwood Landing had a median family income of $90,784. More so than most places, the people in Glenwood Landing generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in Glenwood Landing are poor than in most places in New York. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Glenwood Landing.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($300) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Glenwood Landing. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Glenwood Landing Housing

According to the 2000 census, 88% of the housing in Glenwood Landing was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Glenwood Landing, 81% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at the town.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGlenwood Landing Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyGlenwood Landing Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyGlenwood Landing Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyGlenwood Landing Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyGlenwood Landing People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Glenwood Landing College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Glenwood Landing Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Glenwood Landing, NY

Comparing Glenwood Landing 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 Women109
Well-Paid Single Men108
Female Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity86
Age of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Senior Citizens67
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better109
College Educated Adults109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times13
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Housing Recently Built35
People Living Alone12
Affordability of Property Taxes14
Affordability of Rents11
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