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Westhampton Beach, NY


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Westhampton Beach, New York

Westhampton Beach, New York, in Suffolk county, is 33 miles E of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 71 miles E of New York, New York. The village has a population of 1,902.

The People and Families of Westhampton Beach

In Westhampton Beach, about 50% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Westhampton Beach had a median family income of $74,412. To its credit, the people in Westhampton Beach value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of the village is the share of people in it who work at home. You could say that Westhampton Beach is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Westhampton Beach ($10,500). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Westhampton Beach Housing

About 70% of housing units in Westhampton Beach are owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Westhampton Beach, 77% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Westhampton Beach are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWesthampton Beach Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyWesthampton Beach Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyWesthampton Beach Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyWesthampton Beach Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyWesthampton Beach Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Westhampton Beach College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Westhampton Beach Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Westhampton Beach People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Westhampton Beach, NY

Comparing Westhampton Beach 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
Age of the Population1010
Racial Diversity98
Senior Citizens810
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income108
College Educated Adults109
People in Middle Class or Better96
People Above Poverty75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use106
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Housing Recently Built58
Affordability of Property Taxes15
Affordability of Rents13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime65
Low Violent Crime44
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