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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. Part of the surrounding Nassau - Suffolk metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Glenwood Landing is home to some 3,541 residents.
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.
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.
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.
According to the 2000 census, 88% of the housing in Glenwood Landing was owner-occupied.
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.
Glenwood Landing strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
Comparing Glenwood Landing to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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