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Stone Ridge, NY


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Stone Ridge, New York

Stone Ridge, New York, in Ulster county, is 47 miles NW of Danbury, Connecticut (center to center) and 77 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The town has a population of 1,173.

The People and Families of Stone Ridge

In Stone Ridge, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stone Ridge had a median family income of $68,977. Stone Ridge enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Stone Ridge gave more campaign money ($7,750) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Stone Ridge Housing

Owners occupy 84% of the housing units in Stone Ridge. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Stone Ridge, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Stone Ridge Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Stone Ridge Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Stone Ridge College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Stone Ridge, NY

Comparing Stone Ridge 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
Age of the Population910
Racial Diversity86
Well-Paid Single Women73
Female Share of the Population67
Senior Citizens56
Well-Paid Single Men52
Male Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income107
College Educated Adults96
People in Middle Class or Better53
People Above Poverty53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use95
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Housing Recently Built68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Rents25
Affordability of Property Taxes15
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