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Kings Point, New York

Kings Point, New York, in Nassau county, is 6 miles S of New Rochelle, New York (center to center) and 13 miles NE of New York, New York. The village is conveniently located inside the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. There are an estimated 5,076 people in Kings Point.

The People and Families of Kings Point

In Kings Point, about 58% of adults are married. Many folks in Kings Point are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the village, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Kings Point than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kings Point had a median family income of $168,232. Kings Point has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The village has a large middle class. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Kings Point. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the village. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Kings Point, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($20,100) in Kings Point. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Kings Point.

Kings Point Housing

Approximately 95% of housing in Kings Point is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the village than you'll find in other villages. Property taxes are a bit high in Kings Point, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Kings Point, 66% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the village is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyKings Point Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyKings Point Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyKings Point Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyKings Point Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyKings Point Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyKings Point College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Kings Point Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Kings Point People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Kings Point, NY

Comparing Kings Point 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women109
Senior Citizens65
Age of the Population53
Racial Diversity56
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work23
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Housing Recently Built36
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Rents11
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime1010

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