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Walden, NY


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Walden, New York

Walden, New York, in Orange county, is 39 miles W of Danbury, Connecticut (center to center) and 57 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The village is located in the Newburgh metropolitan area. Walden has a population of 6,164.

The People and Families of Walden

In Walden, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Walden had a median family income of $49,316.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Walden gave more campaign money ($2,250) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Walden Housing

Owners occupy 63% of the housing units in Walden. On average, the construction date of housing in the village is earlier than you'll find in most places. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Walden is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Walden, 90% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Walden, NY

Comparing Walden 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
Racial Diversity88
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men54
Age of the Population31
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income64
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better43
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use85
Short Commute Times46
Working at Home33
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone44
Affordability of Rents35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Affordability of Property Taxes25
Housing Recently Built14

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime74
Low Violent Crime65

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