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North Sea, New York

North Sea, New York, in Suffolk county, is 36 miles SE of West Haven, Connecticut (center to center) and 83 miles E of New York, New York. The town contains a population of approximately 4,493.

The People and Families of North Sea

In North Sea, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Sea had a median family income of $71,168. Interestingly, lots of people in North Sea have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in the town. In North Sea, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

North Sea Housing

North Sea has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 82% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Homes in North Sea are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In North Sea, 85% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the town -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyNorth Sea Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyNorth Sea Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyNorth Sea Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%North Sea Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%North Sea College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%North Sea Walking and Biking to Work
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%North Sea People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of North Sea, NY

Comparing North Sea 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 Men109
Well-Paid Single Women109
Age of the Population99
Racial Diversity86
Male Share of the Population78
Senior Citizens66
Female Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income108
College Educated Adults108
People in Middle Class or Better97
People Above Poverty86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use107
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built710
People Living Alone67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Affordability of Property Taxes17
Affordability of Rents12
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