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West Point, NY


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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):

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

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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Racial Diversity99
Well-Paid Single Men32
Senior Citizens11
Female Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use63

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Rents13
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
People Living Alone11

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Historic West Point

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Light House Point (U.S. Military Academy) c1901.

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Light House Point (U.S. Military Academy) c1901.

Flirtation Walk and lighthouse (United States Military Academy, West Point) c1905.

West Shore station between 1890 and 1910

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