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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.
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.
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 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 has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 78% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.
In Pearl River, 86% of commuters drive to work.
Pearl River strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 7% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Pearl River to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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