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Lincolndale, New York

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 town has a population of 2,018.

The People and Families of Lincolndale

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Lincolndale Housing

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.

Commuting

In Lincolndale, 80% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Low Rate of Poverty
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Median Family Income
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Public Transportation Use
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People in Middle Class or Better
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Top 2%trophyLincolndale People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
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Well-Paid Single Women
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Top 4%trophyLincolndale Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
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Comparative Profile of Lincolndale, NY

Comparing Lincolndale 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 Women109
Well-Paid Single Men109
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Male Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity75
Age of the Population55
Female Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Housing Recently Built79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
People Living Alone12
Affordability of Property Taxes14
Affordability of Rents11
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