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Sleepy Hollow, New York

Sleepy Hollow, New York, in Westchester county, is 6 miles NW of White Plains, New York (center to center) and 24 miles N of New York, New York. The village is in the New York area. There are 9,212 residents in Sleepy Hollow.

The People and Families of Sleepy Hollow

In Sleepy Hollow, about 47% of adults are married. The faces of Sleepy Hollow are those of its large families.

Approximately 32% of Sleepy Hollow is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of Sleepy Hollow.

Males are more numerous in the village than in most villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sleepy Hollow had a median family income of $63,889.

Political Inclinations

Sleepy Hollow folks tended to give their money ($46,110) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in Sleepy Hollow.

Sleepy Hollow Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Sleepy Hollow that were owner-occupied was 37%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Sleepy Hollow. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the village, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Sleepy Hollow, 70% of commuters drive to work. More folks in Sleepy Hollow use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophySleepy Hollow Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophySleepy Hollow Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophySleepy Hollow Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Sleepy Hollow Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Sleepy Hollow, NY

Comparing Sleepy Hollow 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
Racial Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old810
Well-Paid Single Men88
Well-Paid Single Women76
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population31
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income87
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home55
Walking and Biking to Work35
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Affordability of Rents23
Housing Recently Built13
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime109

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Historic Sleepy Hollow

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Sleepy Hollow (Rip Van Winkle House) between 1895 and 1910

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Sleepy Hollow (Rip Van Winkle House) between 1895 and 1910

Rip Van Winkle House (Sleepy Hollow) c1902.

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