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Lakeview, NY


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Lakeview, New York

Lakeview, New York, in Nassau county, is 2 miles SW of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 17 miles E of New York, New York. The town is included in the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 5,607 people lived in Lakeview.

The People and Families of Lakeview

In Lakeview, about 39% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here.

In the town, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lakeview had a median family income of $68,946.

Political Inclinations

Lakeview residents donated more money ($4,350) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Lakeview Housing

An estimated 89% of living spaces in Lakeview are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Lakeview, 79% of commuters drive to work. Public transportation is used by many people in the town.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyLakeview Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 18%Lakeview Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Lakeview, NY

Comparing Lakeview 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity89
Well-Paid Single Women65
Senior Citizens54
Age of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Well-Paid Single Men42
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income97
People in Middle Class or Better76
People Above Poverty76
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times11
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Affordability of Property Taxes13
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Rents12
People Living Alone11

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