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Stony Point, NY


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Stony Point, New York

Stony Point, New York, in Rockland county, is 17 miles NW of White Plains, New York (center to center) and 33 miles N of New York, New York. The town is located in the New York metropolitan area. Stony Point has a population of 11,744.

The People and Families of Stony Point

In Stony Point, about 61% of adults are married. Lots of Stony Point people are married off. Large households are normal in the town.

You'll notice more men than women in Stony Point compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stony Point had a median family income of $82,124. People in Stony Point generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Stony Point gave more campaign money ($2,675) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Stony Point Housing

Owners occupy 84% of the housing units in Stony Point.

Commuting

In Stony Point, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Stony Point Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Stony Point People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Stony Point Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Stony Point Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Stony Point, NY

Comparing Stony Point 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 Men98
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women87
Age of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Racial Diversity57
Senior Citizens43
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty98
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Working at Home65
Short Commute Times23
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Rents24
Affordability of Property Taxes24

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