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Sea Cliff, New York

Introduction to Sea Cliff, New York

Sea Cliff, New York, in Nassau county, is 8 miles SE of New Rochelle, New York (center to center) and 19 miles NE of New York, New York. The village contains a population of approximately 5,066.

Sea Cliff History

In the 17th century, the area was known as "Muskeeta Cove". It was originally inhabited by Native Americans, but an Englishman, Joseph Carpenter, purchased the land from the Indians. The area was developed as a municipality in the 1870s and was incorporated as a village on October 10th, 1883. It was named because of its location on a bluff by the sea. Sea Cliff became a popular resort town in the 1890s.

Sea Cliff and Nearby Attractions

  • Tappen Beach
  • Sea Cliff Village Museum
  • Hempstead Harbor Park
  • Science Museum of Long Island
  • Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park

Things To Do In Sea Cliff

Sea Cliff is home to several parks including Central Park, Elm Park, Clifton Park, Veteran's Memorial Park, Prospect Park, Plaza Park, and Roslyn Park. The Sea Cliff Municipal Beach features a sandy strip and offers facilities for various sand and water sports. The Tappen Beach is also easily accessible from Sea Cliff. The exhibits in Sea Cliff Village Museum reflect the historical and cultural background of the region. Planting Fields Arboretum State Historical Park, and Queens County Farm Museum are other popular attractions in the area.

Sea Cliff Transportation

John F Kennedy International Airport is the closest major airport.

Sea Cliff Higher Education

Long Island University - C W Post Campus, New York Institute of Technology - Old Westbury, and Hofstra University are nearby.

High Points

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

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Well-Paid Single Men
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Top 3%trophySea Cliff Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophySea Cliff Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
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Top 5%trophySea Cliff Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
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Top 5%trophySea Cliff College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Sea Cliff Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Sea Cliff Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Sea Cliff People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Sea Cliff, NY

Comparing Sea Cliff 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
Age of the Population109
Male Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens76
Racial Diversity56
Female Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work23
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
People Living Alone56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Affordability of Property Taxes13
Affordability of Rents12
Housing Recently Built12
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