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Selden, NY


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Selden, New York

Selden, New York, in Suffolk county, is 12 miles NE of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 50 miles E of New York, New York. The town is in the Nassau - Suffolk area. There are 21,861 residents in Selden.

The People and Families of Selden

In Selden, about 57% of adults are married. When people think of Selden, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the town are those of its large families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Selden had a median family income of $62,708.

Political Inclinations

Selden folks tended to give their money ($750) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Selden Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Selden that were owner-occupied was 81%. The town housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size.

Commuting

In Selden, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Selden 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 15%Selden Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Selden, NY

Comparing Selden 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
Male Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Racial Diversity78
Well-Paid Single Men65
Well-Paid Single Women64
Age of the Population32
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income87
People Above Poverty87
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Walking and Biking to Work46
Working at Home22
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Housing Recently Built69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Property Taxes24
Affordability of Rents13

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