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New City, NY


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New City, New York

New City, New York, in Rockland county, is 14 miles NW of White Plains, New York (center to center) and 28 miles N of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding New York metro area, the town is not an isolated town. New City is home to some 34,038 residents.

The People and Families of New City

In New City, about 66% of adults are married. A large portion of people in New City are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the town tends toward large families and full houses.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, New City had a median family income of $99,761. More so than most places, the people in New City generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in New City are poor than in most places in New York. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town. Home-based work is more common in New City than in most places.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($32,352) among 2004 Presidential candidates in New City. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

New City Housing

According to the 2000 census, 91% of the housing in New City was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In New City, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyNew City Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyNew City Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyNew City People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%New City College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of New City, NY

Comparing New City 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
Age of the Population108
Well-Paid Single Men88
Well-Paid Single Women88
Male Share of the Population78
Senior Citizens53
Racial Diversity59
Female Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty109
College Educated Adults109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use97
Walking and Biking to Work27
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built59
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Affordability of Rents23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals13
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Property Taxes12

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