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Upper Brookville, New York

Upper Brookville, New York, in Nassau county, is 8 miles N of Levittown, New York (center to center) and 22 miles E of New York, New York. There are an estimated 1,801 people in the village.

The People and Families of Upper Brookville

In Upper Brookville, about 65% of adults are married. Many folks in Upper Brookville are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the village, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Approximately 17% of Upper Brookville is non-white. In New York, Upper Brookville is known for its racial diversity.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Upper Brookville had a median family income of $162,799. Upper Brookville has more than its share of wealthy families and people. You won't find a lot of people in the village living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Upper Brookville. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the village. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Upper Brookville, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($180,365) in Upper Brookville. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Upper Brookville Housing

Approximately 84% of housing in Upper Brookville is owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Upper Brookville contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in the village, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Upper Brookville, 83% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyUpper Brookville Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyUpper Brookville Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyUpper Brookville Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyUpper Brookville College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyUpper Brookville Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyUpper Brookville Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Upper Brookville People in Middle Class or Better
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Upper Brookville Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Upper Brookville, NY

Comparing Upper Brookville 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 Diversity99
Age of the Population88
Male Share of the Population77
Female Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens44
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better108

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work54
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Housing Recently Built69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Affordability of Rents37
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
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