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Sound Beach, NY


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Sound Beach, New York

Sound Beach, New York, in Suffolk county, is 18 miles NE of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 55 miles E of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding Nassau - Suffolk metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Sound Beach is home to some 9,807 residents.

The People and Families of Sound Beach

In Sound Beach, about 60% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Sound Beach tends toward large families and full houses.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sound Beach had a median family income of $66,018.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($50) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Sound Beach. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Sound Beach Housing

According to the 2000 census, 80% of the housing in Sound Beach was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations.

Commuting

In Sound Beach, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Sound Beach Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Sound Beach, NY

Comparing Sound Beach 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
Well-Paid Single Men76
Well-Paid Single Women65
Racial Diversity45
Age of the Population32
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better87
College Educated Adults76
People Above Poverty76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Property Taxes24
Affordability of Rents13

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