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Woodmere, New York, in Nassau county, is 7 miles SW of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 15 miles SE of New York, New York. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. Woodmere contains a population of approximately 16,447.
In Woodmere, about 69% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Woodmere, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling.
In 2000, Woodmere had a median family income of $103,402. The typical family in Woodmere is better off than most in New York. The town has a large middle class. Interestingly, lots of people in Woodmere have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in the town. In Woodmere, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Woodmere has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 91% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in New York, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.
In Woodmere, 74% of commuters drive to work. In Woodmere, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.
Woodmere strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Woodmere to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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