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Piermont, NY


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Piermont, New York

Piermont, New York, in Rockland county, is 7 miles N of Yonkers, New York (center to center) and 21 miles N of New York, New York. The village has a population of 2,607.

The People and Families of Piermont

In Piermont, about 49% of adults are married. Piermont offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the village, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

Approximately 21% of Piermont is non-white. No single racial group represents the village, a village where diversity is valued.

You'll notice more men than women in Piermont compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Piermont had a median family income of $89,846. People in Piermont generally have good earning power. The village enjoys an educated population. In Piermont, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Piermont. This village has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Piermont gave more campaign money ($14,150) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Piermont Housing

Owners occupy 59% of the housing units in Piermont. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Piermont is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Piermont, 82% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyPiermont Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyPiermont Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyPiermont Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyPiermont College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyPiermont Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyPiermont Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Piermont People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Piermont, NY

Comparing Piermont 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 Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Racial Diversity109
Male Share of the Population910
Age of the Population88
Senior Citizens32
Female Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income109
People in Middle Class or Better97
People Above Poverty75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Housing Recently Built58
Affordability of Rents13
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime65
Low Property Crime65
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