West Point, NY

West Point, New York

West Point, New York is 26 miles W of Danbury, Connecticut (center to center) and 45 miles N of New York, New York. It is in Orange county. The town is part of the Newburgh metro area. The population of West Point is 7,138.

The People and Families of West Point

In West Point, about 31% of adults are married. West Point, 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. Kids are seemingly everywhere in West Point.

Approximately 18% of West Point is non-white. West Point is home to people of a variety of races.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Point had a median family income of $56,364. There aren't a lot of poor people in West Point. The people of the town can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town.

Political Inclinations

Among West Point political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $750. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

West Point Housing

Of the housing in West Point, approximately 1% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In West Point, 34% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the town makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. West Point features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of West Point, NY

Comparing West Point to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

West Point Almanac

West Point Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

West Point Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by West Point residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, West Point, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

West Point Colleges

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United States Military Academy

(List of All New York Colleges)

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