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West Nyack, New York is 11 miles W of White Plains, New York (center to center) and 24 miles N of New York, New York. It is in Rockland county. The town is part of the New York metro area. The population of West Nyack is 3,282.
In West Nyack, about 63% of adults are married. West Nyack, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the town is larger than most.
Approximately 12% of West Nyack is non-white. West Nyack is home to people of a variety of races.
In 2000, West Nyack had a median family income of $106,576. West Nyack is one of the richer towns in New York. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the town. There aren't a lot of poor people in West Nyack. The people of the town can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town. A sizable number of people in West Nyack work from home. Notably, the town is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.
Among West Nyack political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $10,650. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.
Of the housing in West Nyack, approximately 88% is occupied by their owners. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the town than most places in New York.
In West Nyack, 88% of commuters drive to work.
West Nyack strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
Comparing West Nyack to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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