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Tuckahoe, New York

Tuckahoe, New York, in Westchester county, is 2 miles N of Mount Vernon, New York (center to center) and 16 miles NE of New York, New York. The village is in the New York area. There are 6,211 residents in Tuckahoe.

The People and Families of Tuckahoe

In Tuckahoe, about 52% of adults are married.

Approximately 26% of Tuckahoe is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of Tuckahoe.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tuckahoe had a median family income of $78,188. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Tuckahoe. People say that the village is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Tuckahoe folks tended to give their money ($12,750) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in Tuckahoe.

Tuckahoe Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Tuckahoe that were owner-occupied was 47%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the village. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Tuckahoe, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Tuckahoe, 63% of commuters drive to work. More folks in the village use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyTuckahoe Public Transportation Use
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyTuckahoe Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyTuckahoe Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Tuckahoe Well-Paid Single Men
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Tuckahoe Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Tuckahoe Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Tuckahoe Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Tuckahoe, NY

Comparing Tuckahoe 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 Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity99
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Female Share of the Population77
Age of the Population53
Senior Citizens54
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults98
People in Middle Class or Better77
People Above Poverty66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home44
Walking and Biking to Work23
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Housing Recently Built37
Affordability of Rents23
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime108

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