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Pearl River, NY


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Pearl River, New York

Pearl River, New York, in Rockland county, is 10 miles NW of Yonkers, New York (center to center) and 22 miles N of New York, New York. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the New York metropolitan area. Pearl River contains a population of approximately 15,553.

The People and Families of Pearl River

In Pearl River, about 61% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Pearl River, at least compared to other towns of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pearl River had a median family income of $91,618. The typical family in Pearl River is better off than most in New York. The town has a large middle class. Interestingly, lots of people in Pearl River have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In the town, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Pearl River favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $16,675. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Pearl River Housing

Pearl River has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 78% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Pearl River, 86% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Pearl River Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Pearl River Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Pearl River Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Pearl River Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Pearl River People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Pearl River Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Pearl River College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Pearl River, NY

Comparing Pearl River 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 Population76
Male Share of the Population66
Senior Citizens65
Racial Diversity67
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Female Share of the Population55

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty98
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times23
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
People Living Alone34
Housing Recently Built37
Affordability of Rents23
Affordability of Property Taxes13

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