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Point Lookout, New York, in Nassau county, is 8 miles S of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 23 miles SE of New York, New York. There are an estimated 1,472 people in the town.
In Point Lookout, about 57% of adults are married.
In 2000, Point Lookout had a median family income of $95,215. Point Lookout has more than its share of wealthy families and people. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Point Lookout, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,750) in Point Lookout. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 80% of housing in Point Lookout is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in Point Lookout than you'll find in other towns.
In Point Lookout, 71% of commuters drive to work. The town is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. One way to meet people in Point Lookout is to try the public transportation system.
Point Lookout strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
Comparing Point Lookout to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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