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Upper Nyack, New York, in Rockland county, is 9 miles NW of White Plains, New York (center to center) and 25 miles N of New York, New York. The village is considered part of the New York metropolitan area. Upper Nyack has a population of 1,863.
In Upper Nyack, about 63% of adults are married. Upper Nyack is considered a village for married couples and families.
In 2000, Upper Nyack had a median family income of $103,049. Upper Nyack is regarded in the state as a village where many of the people are well-off. The village has a large middle class. To its credit, the people in Upper Nyack value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of the village is the share of people in it who work at home. You could say that Upper Nyack is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Upper Nyack ($8,400). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 87% of housing units in Upper Nyack are owner-occupied. People in the village pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.
In Upper Nyack, 80% of commuters drive to work.
Upper Nyack strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
Comparing Upper Nyack to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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