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Shrub Oak, New York, in Westchester county, is 19 miles W of Danbury, Connecticut (center to center) and 41 miles N of New York, New York. The town has a population of 1,812.
In Shrub Oak, about 64% of adults are married. Lots of Shrub Oak people are married off. Large households are normal in the town. Be careful driving in Shrub Oak, since the town is home to many young children.
In 2000, Shrub Oak had a median family income of $87,226. People in Shrub Oak generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Shrub Oak than most places. The town enjoys an educated population.
Residents of Shrub Oak gave more campaign money ($640) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 89% of the housing units in Shrub Oak. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Shrub Oak, 90% of commuters drive to work.
Shrub Oak strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Shrub Oak to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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