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Gordon Heights, New York

Gordon Heights, New York, in Suffolk county, is 15 miles E of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 53 miles E of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding Nassau - Suffolk metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Gordon Heights is home to some 3,094 residents.

The People and Families of Gordon Heights

In Gordon Heights, about 41% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Gordon Heights tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this town.

Approximately 76% of Gordon Heights is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Gordon Heights is very American.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gordon Heights had a median family income of $54,450.

Gordon Heights Housing

According to the 2000 census, 78% of the housing in Gordon Heights was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Gordon Heights, 85% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Gordon Heights it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at the town.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGordon Heights Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGordon Heights Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Gordon Heights Median Family Income
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Gordon Heights Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Gordon Heights, NY

Comparing Gordon Heights 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
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men73
Well-Paid Single Women62
Female Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens21
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income95
College Educated Adults84
People in Middle Class or Better63
People Above Poverty64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home21
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
People Living Alone12
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes14

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