Whitehall, NY

Whitehall, New York

Whitehall, New York, in Washington county, is 58 miles NE of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 144 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The village is located in the Glens Falls metropolitan area. Whitehall has a population of 2,667.

The People and Families of Whitehall

In Whitehall, about 51% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Whitehall had a median family income of $42,619.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Whitehall gave more campaign money ($25) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Whitehall Housing

Owners occupy 58% of the housing units in Whitehall. On average, the construction date of housing in the village is earlier than you'll find in most places. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Whitehall?

Commuting

In Whitehall, 88% of commuters drive to work. The village is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Whitehall, NY

Comparing Whitehall 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Whitehall Almanac

Whitehall Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Whitehall Public Libraries

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Whitehall Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Whitehall 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, Whitehall, 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.

Whitehall High Schools (2004)

WHITEHALL JSHS
87 BUCKLEY RD
518-499-1770
A Title I school.
Serves 429 students.

Whitehall Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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