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Mahopac, New York

Mahopac, New York is 14 miles W of Danbury, Connecticut (center to center) and 45 miles N of New York, New York. It is in Putnam county. The town is part of the New York metro area. The population of Mahopac is 8,478.

The People and Families of Mahopac

In Mahopac, about 60% of adults are married. Mahopac, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the town is larger than most.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Mahopac.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mahopac had a median family income of $78,091.

Political Inclinations

Among Mahopac political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $10,301. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Mahopac Housing

Of the housing in Mahopac, approximately 77% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the town is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Mahopac than most places in New York.

Commuting

In Mahopac, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Mahopac Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Mahopac Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Mahopac Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Mahopac Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Mahopac People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Mahopac, NY

Comparing Mahopac 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
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women88
Age of the Population65
Racial Diversity56
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Senior Citizens32
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty98
College Educated Adults87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Working at Home65
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Housing Recently Built58
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Rents23
Affordability of Property Taxes13

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