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Westhampton, New York

Westhampton, New York, in Suffolk county, is 30 miles E of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 69 miles E of New York, New York. There are 2,869 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Westhampton

In Westhampton, about 60% of adults are married.

Males are more numerous in Westhampton than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Westhampton had a median family income of $80,313. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Westhampton. People say that the town is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Westhampton folks tended to give their money ($250) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Westhampton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Westhampton that were owner-occupied was 70%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. Westhampton housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size.

Commuting

In Westhampton, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyWesthampton Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyWesthampton Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyWesthampton Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyWesthampton Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Westhampton College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Westhampton People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Westhampton Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Westhampton Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Westhampton, NY

Comparing Westhampton 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
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women109
Racial Diversity98
Male Share of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Age of the Population54
Senior Citizens22
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income108
College Educated Adults108
People in Middle Class or Better107
People Above Poverty97

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use107
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work22
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Property Taxes15
Affordability of Rents12
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