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Muttontown, New York

Muttontown, New York, in Nassau county, is 7 miles N of Levittown, New York (center to center) and 23 miles E of New York, New York. There are 3,412 residents in the village.

The People and Families of Muttontown

In Muttontown, about 71% of adults are married. When people think of Muttontown, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the village are those of its large families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Muttontown had a median family income of $190,358. Most of the residents of Muttontown tend to have good incomes. In the village, most people are middle class or better. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Muttontown. People say that the village is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Muttontown folks tended to give their money ($21,200) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Muttontown Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Muttontown that were owner-occupied was 95%. The village housing had been constructed more recently than most villages of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Muttontown, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Muttontown, 80% of commuters drive to work. More folks in the village use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMuttontown Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMuttontown College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMuttontown Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyMuttontown Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyMuttontown Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyMuttontown People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Muttontown Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Muttontown Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Muttontown, NY

Comparing Muttontown 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 Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Racial Diversity98
Age of the Population88
Male Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Female Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty108

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work33
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built710
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Affordability of Rents14
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
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