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Locust Valley, New York, in Nassau county, is 10 miles E of New Rochelle, New York (center to center) and 22 miles NE of New York, New York. The town is considered part of the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. Locust Valley has a population of 3,521.
In Locust Valley, about 53% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town.
Approximately 13% of Locust Valley is non-white. The town boasts a diverse population for New York, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.
In 2000, Locust Valley had a median family income of $70,592. To its credit, the people in Locust Valley value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of the town is the share of people in it who work at home.
About 73% of housing units in Locust Valley are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the town has been around for years.
In Locust Valley, 83% of commuters drive to work.
Locust Valley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
Comparing Locust Valley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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