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Thornwood, NY


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Thornwood, New York

Thornwood, New York, in Westchester county, is 6 miles N of White Plains, New York (center to center) and 28 miles N of New York, New York. The town is located in the New York metropolitan area. Thornwood has a population of 5,980.

The People and Families of Thornwood

In Thornwood, about 64% of adults are married. Lots of Thornwood people are married off. Large households are normal in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Thornwood had a median family income of $98,313. People in Thornwood generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. Thornwood enjoys an educated population. This town has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Thornwood gave more campaign money ($3,150) 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.

Thornwood Housing

Owners occupy 86% of the housing units in Thornwood. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Thornwood, 84% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to Thornwood, try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Thornwood Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Thornwood Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Thornwood People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Thornwood Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Thornwood College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Thornwood, NY

Comparing Thornwood 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 Men99
Well-Paid Single Women98
Male Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity78
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Age of the Population64
Senior Citizens54
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
People in Middle Class or Better109
College Educated Adults98
People Above Poverty98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home43
Short Commute Times34
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built37
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
People Living Alone12
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes12

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