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Wesley Hills, NY


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Wesley Hills, New York

Wesley Hills, New York, in Rockland county, is 16 miles N of Paterson, New Jersey (center to center) and 29 miles N of New York, New York. The village is part of the New York metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 4,848 people people live in Wesley Hills.

The People and Families of Wesley Hills

In Wesley Hills, about 72% of adults are married. Homes in Wesley Hills tend to contain married couples. The village has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of Wesley Hills spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wesley Hills had a median family income of $98,102. Overall, families in Wesley Hills are likely to be financially secure. It turns out that people in the village tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($24,962) in Wesley Hills than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the village.

Wesley Hills Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Wesley Hills, about 95% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the village tends to be newer than in most villages. The average property tax bill in Wesley Hills is higher than that of most other communities in New York.

Commuting

In Wesley Hills, 84% of commuters drive to work. One alternative to driving in the village is the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWesley Hills Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyWesley Hills Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyWesley Hills College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Wesley Hills People in Middle Class or Better
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Wesley Hills Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Wesley Hills, NY

Comparing Wesley Hills 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity98
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men85
Well-Paid Single Women73
Age of the Population43
Female Share of the Population32
Senior Citizens21

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better97
People Above Poverty86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work65
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Affordability of Rents11
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Property Taxes11

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