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Hauppauge, NY


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Hauppauge, New York

Hauppauge, New York, in Suffolk county, is 3 miles NE of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 41 miles E of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding Nassau - Suffolk metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Hauppauge is home to some 20,100 residents.

The People and Families of Hauppauge

In Hauppauge, about 63% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Hauppauge are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the town tends toward large families and full houses.

The people of Hauppauge are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hauppauge had a median family income of $84,819. More so than most places, the people in Hauppauge 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 Hauppauge are poor than in most places in New York. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town.

Hauppauge Housing

According to the 2000 census, 83% of the housing in Hauppauge was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Hauppauge, 91% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Hauppauge People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Hauppauge Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Hauppauge Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Hauppauge Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Hauppauge Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Hauppauge Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Hauppauge College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Hauppauge, NY

Comparing Hauppauge 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 Men98
Well-Paid Single Women98
Male Share of the Population99
Age of the Population76
Racial Diversity67
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Senior Citizens32
Female 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
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income109
People Above Poverty99
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Working at Home54
Walking and Biking to Work46
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Housing Recently Built59
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Property Taxes13
Affordability of Rents11

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