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Lake Mohegan, NY


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Lake Mohegan, New York

Lake Mohegan, New York, in Westchester county, is 20 miles N of White Plains, New York (center to center) and 40 miles N of New York, New York. The town is conveniently located inside the New York metropolitan area. There are an estimated 5,979 people in Lake Mohegan.

The People and Families of Lake Mohegan

In Lake Mohegan, about 60% of adults are married. Many folks in Lake Mohegan are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the town, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Approximately 15% of Lake Mohegan is non-white. In New York, the town is known for its racial diversity.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Lake Mohegan than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lake Mohegan had a median family income of $88,903. Lake Mohegan has more than its share of wealthy families and people. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Lake Mohegan, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,000) in Lake Mohegan. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Lake Mohegan Housing

Approximately 79% of housing in Lake Mohegan is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Lake Mohegan contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in the town, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Lake Mohegan, 87% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in Lake Mohegan is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Lake Mohegan Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Lake Mohegan Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Lake Mohegan Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Lake Mohegan Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Lake Mohegan People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Lake Mohegan College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Lake Mohegan Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Lake Mohegan, NY

Comparing Lake Mohegan 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 Men109
Well-Paid Single Women99
Male Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity99
Children Under 5 Years Old810
Age of the Population42
Senior Citizens21
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
People in Middle Class or Better98
College Educated Adults98
People Above Poverty88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home55
Walking and Biking to Work11
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Housing Recently Built69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Property Taxes12
Affordability of Rents11

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