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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.
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.
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.
Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
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.
In Thomaston, 60% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to the village, try the public transportation system.
Thomaston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
Comparing Thomaston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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