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Port Ewen, NY


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Port Ewen, New York

Port Ewen, New York, in Ulster county, is 44 miles NW of Danbury, Connecticut (center to center) and 80 miles N of New York, New York. The town contains a population of approximately 3,650.

The People and Families of Port Ewen

In Port Ewen, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Port Ewen had a median family income of $50,208.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Port Ewen favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $500. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Port Ewen Housing

Port Ewen has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 77% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Port Ewen, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Port Ewen Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Port Ewen Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Port Ewen, NY

Comparing Port Ewen 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 Women96
Well-Paid Single Men85
Racial Diversity75
Female Share of the Population78
Age of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income85
People in Middle Class or Better85
College Educated Adults84
People Above Poverty75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use94
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work65
Short Commute Times46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Housing Recently Built58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Property Taxes27
Affordability of Rents15

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