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Hewlett Harbor, New York

Hewlett Harbor, New York, in Nassau county, is 5 miles SW of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 17 miles SE of New York, New York. The village has a population of 1,271.

The People and Families of Hewlett Harbor

In Hewlett Harbor, about 81% of adults are married. Hewlett 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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hewlett Harbor had a median family income of $185,962. Hewlett Harbor is regarded in the state as a village where many of the people are well-off. The village has a large middle class. Hewlett 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 Hewlett 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

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Hewlett Harbor ($17,750). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Hewlett Harbor Housing

About 100% of housing units in Hewlett Harbor are owner-occupied. People in the village pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Hewlett Harbor, 84% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyHewlett Harbor Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyHewlett Harbor Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyHewlett Harbor College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyHewlett Harbor Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyHewlett Harbor Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyHewlett Harbor Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyHewlett Harbor People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Hewlett Harbor, NY

Comparing Hewlett Harbor 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 Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population910
Senior Citizens78
Racial Diversity75
Female Share of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Male Share of the Population54

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size109

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Working at Home109
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Housing Recently Built46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
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