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Northwest Harbor, NY


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Northwest Harbor, New York

There are an estimated 3,059 people in Northwest Harbor.

The People and Families of Northwest Harbor

In Northwest Harbor, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Northwest Harbor had a median family income of $78,873. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Northwest Harbor. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the town. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Northwest Harbor, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Northwest Harbor Housing

Approximately 86% of housing in Northwest Harbor is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Northwest Harbor contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Northwest Harbor, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyNorthwest Harbor Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyNorthwest Harbor Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyNorthwest Harbor College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyNorthwest Harbor Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Northwest Harbor Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Northwest Harbor Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Northwest Harbor Low Rate of Poverty
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 18%Northwest Harbor Short Commute Times
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Northwest Harbor People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Northwest Harbor, NY

Comparing Northwest Harbor 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 Women108
Racial Diversity98
Age of the Population89
Male Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens45
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income108
People Above Poverty97
People in Middle Class or Better96

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use94
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built1010
People Living Alone45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Affordability of Property Taxes15
Affordability of Rents12

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