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Lincolndale, New York, in Westchester county, is 14 miles W of Danbury, Connecticut (center to center) and 42 miles N of New York, New York. The people of the town are in the New York metropolitan area. Lincolndale has a population of 2,018.
In Lincolndale, about 69% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Lincolndale. "Full house" describes much of the households in the town, with the many large families there. Lincolndale is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the town is full of young ones.
In 2000, Lincolndale had a median family income of $96,290. Lincolndale is full of successful families and individuals. The town has a large middle class. Lincolndale isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The town benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in Lincolndale. The town, compared to most towns like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Lincolndale residents, with $2,000. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
In Lincolndale, 95% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.
In Lincolndale, 80% of commuters drive to work.
Lincolndale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
Comparing Lincolndale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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