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Point Lookout, NY


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Point Lookout, New York

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. The town is conveniently located inside the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,472 people in Point Lookout.

The People and Families of Point Lookout

In Point Lookout, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Point Lookout Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyPoint Lookout Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyPoint Lookout Walking and Biking to Work
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyPoint Lookout Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyPoint Lookout Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyPoint Lookout Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyPoint Lookout College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Point Lookout, NY

Comparing Point Lookout 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 Population910
Senior Citizens78
Male Share of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Racial Diversity63
Female Share of the Population55

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults109
People in Middle Class or Better86
People Above Poverty53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home21
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Housing Recently Built24
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes13
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