Sleepy Hollow, NY

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):

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 6%

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Sleepy Hollow Almanac

Sleepy Hollow Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Sleepy Hollow Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Sleepy Hollow residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Sleepy Hollow, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Sleepy Hollow Hospitals

PHELPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSN
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
701 NORTH BROADWAY
(914) 366-3000
Emergency Service: Yes

Sleepy Hollow High Schools (2004)

SLEEPY HOLLOW MS HS
210 N BROADWAY
914-631-8838
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,094 students.

Sleepy Hollow Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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