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Greenvale, NY


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Greenvale, New York

Greenvale, New York, in Nassau county, is 7 miles N of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 19 miles E of New York, New York. The town is considered part of the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. Greenvale has a population of 2,231.

The People and Families of Greenvale

In Greenvale, about 21% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town.

Approximately 34% of Greenvale is non-white. Greenvale boasts a diverse population for New York, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

There is an unusually large share of women in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Greenvale had a median family income of $80,292. To its credit, the people in Greenvale value education and a large proportion are college graduates. You could say that the town is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Greenvale Housing

About 76% of housing units in Greenvale are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the town has been around for years.

Commuting

In Greenvale, 53% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Greenvale are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGreenvale Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyGreenvale Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyGreenvale Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyGreenvale Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyGreenvale Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Greenvale College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Greenvale Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Greenvale People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Greenvale Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Greenvale, NY

Comparing Greenvale 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 Women1010
Racial Diversity1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men108
Male Share of the Population11
Senior Citizens11
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income108
College Educated Adults108
People in Middle Class or Better108
People Above Poverty97

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home77

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
People Living Alone45
Housing Recently Built24
Affordability of Property Taxes13
Affordability of Rents11

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