Head, NY

Head of the Harbor, New York

Head Of The Harbor, New York, in Suffolk county, is 9 miles NE of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 44 miles E of New York, New York. The village has a population of 1,447.

The People and Families of Head of the Harbor

In Head Of The Harbor, about 71% of adults are married. Head Of The Harbor is considered a village for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the village.

Interestingly, Head Of The Harbor is known for having more men than similar villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Head Of The Harbor had a median family income of $129,157. Head Of The Harbor is regarded in the state as a village where many of the people are well-off. The village has a large middle class. Head Of The Harbor finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the village value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of Head Of The Harbor is the share of people in it who work at home. You could say that the village 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.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of the village are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Head of the Harbor Housing

About 94% of housing units in Head Of The Harbor are owner-occupied. Housing in the village tends to be newer construction. People in Head Of The Harbor pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Head Of The Harbor, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Head of the Harbor, NY

Comparing Head to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Head Almanac

Head Climate

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• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Head Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Head of the Harbor, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Head Colleges

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