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Wallkill, New York is 40 miles W of Danbury, Connecticut (center to center) and 60 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. It is in Ulster county. The population of the town is 2,143.
In Wallkill, about 60% of adults are married. The size of households in Wallkill is larger than most.
In 2000, Wallkill had a median family income of $58,704. The people of Wallkill can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town.
Among Wallkill political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,425. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.
Of the housing in Wallkill, approximately 68% is occupied by their owners. The town offers a good supply of small apartments.
In Wallkill, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Wallkill strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 10% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Wallkill to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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