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Sagaponack, New York

Sagaponack, New York, in Suffolk county, is 42 miles SE of West Haven, Connecticut (center to center) and 90 miles E of New York, New York. The town has a population of 582.

The People and Families of Sagaponack

In Sagaponack, about 58% of adults are married.

Interestingly, Sagaponack is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sagaponack had a median family income of $78,707. Sagaponack finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the town value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of Sagaponack is the share of people in it who work at home. You could say that the town is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Sagaponack ($9,000). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Sagaponack Housing

About 85% of housing units in Sagaponack are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing in Sagaponack tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Sagaponack, 72% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophySagaponack Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophySagaponack Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophySagaponack Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophySagaponack College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophySagaponack Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySagaponack Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Sagaponack People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Sagaponack, NY

Comparing Sagaponack 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
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women109
Male Share of the Population910
Racial Diversity86
Senior Citizens78
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Female Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income108
People in Middle Class or Better108

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use107
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built910
People Living Alone78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Property Taxes16
Affordability of Rents11
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