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Sloatsburg, NY


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Sloatsburg, New York

Sloatsburg, New York, in Rockland county, is 15 miles N of Paterson, New Jersey (center to center) and 29 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The village is conveniently located inside the New York metropolitan area. There are an estimated 3,117 people in Sloatsburg.

The People and Families of Sloatsburg

In Sloatsburg, about 58% of adults are married. Many folks in Sloatsburg are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the village, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Sloatsburg than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sloatsburg had a median family income of $78,529. You won't find a lot of people in Sloatsburg living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the village.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($5,500) in Sloatsburg. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Sloatsburg Housing

Approximately 78% of housing in Sloatsburg is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Sloatsburg, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophySloatsburg Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Sloatsburg Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Sloatsburg Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Sloatsburg People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Sloatsburg Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Sloatsburg Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Sloatsburg College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Sloatsburg Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Sloatsburg, NY

Comparing Sloatsburg 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 Men107
Well-Paid Single Women96
Racial Diversity98
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Age of the Population54
Senior Citizens32
Female Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income108
People in Middle Class or Better108
People Above Poverty109
College Educated Adults96

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use106
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work33
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Housing Recently Built35
People Living Alone12
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Affordability of Rents13
Affordability of Property Taxes13

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