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Woodsburgh, NY


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Woodsburgh, New York

Woodsburgh, New York, in Nassau county, is 7 miles SW of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 16 miles SE of New York, New York. The village is conveniently located inside the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. There are an estimated 831 people in Woodsburgh.

The People and Families of Woodsburgh

In Woodsburgh, about 77% of adults are married. Many folks in Woodsburgh are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the village, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Woodsburgh had a median family income of $189,227. Woodsburgh has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The village has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Woodsburgh living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the village. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Woodsburgh, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($39,250) in Woodsburgh. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Woodsburgh Housing

Approximately 100% of housing in Woodsburgh is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the village, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Woodsburgh, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWoodsburgh Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWoodsburgh Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWoodsburgh People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWoodsburgh College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyWoodsburgh Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyWoodsburgh Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyWoodsburgh Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Woodsburgh, NY

Comparing Woodsburgh 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 Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women109
Male Share of the Population89
Age of the Population88
Racial Diversity64
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population32

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work76
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
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