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Thomaston, NY


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Thomaston, New York

Thomaston, New York, in Nassau county, is 7 miles NW of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 14 miles E of New York, New York. The village is located in the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. Thomaston has a population of 2,607.

The People and Families of Thomaston

In Thomaston, about 63% of adults are married. Lots of Thomaston people are married off.

Approximately 19% of Thomaston is non-white. No single racial group represents the village, a village where diversity is valued.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Thomaston had a median family income of $110,502. People in Thomaston generally have good earning power. The village enjoys an educated population. In Thomaston, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Thomaston. This village has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Thomaston Housing

Owners occupy 80% of the housing units in Thomaston. On average, the construction date of housing in the village is earlier than you'll find in most places. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Thomaston, 60% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to the village, try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyThomaston Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyThomaston Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyThomaston Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyThomaston Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyThomaston College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyThomaston Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Thomaston People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Thomaston Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Thomaston, NY

Comparing Thomaston 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 Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Racial Diversity1010
Age of the Population89
Senior Citizens78
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old55

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better108
People Above Poverty98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work44
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
People Living Alone34
Housing Recently Built24
Affordability of Rents11
Affordability of Property Taxes12
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