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Wyandanch, NY


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Wyandanch, New York

Wyandanch, New York, in Suffolk county, is 6 miles W of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 32 miles E 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. Wyandanch contains a population of approximately 10,546.

The People and Families of Wyandanch

In Wyandanch, about 30% of adults are married. Wyandanch has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the town. Unmarried people abound in Wyandanch.

Approximately 90% of Wyandanch is non-white. The town offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wyandanch had a median family income of $41,857.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Wyandanch favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $500. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Wyandanch Housing

Wyandanch has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 58% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Wyandanch, 80% of commuters drive to work. In the town, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Wyandanch Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Wyandanch Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Wyandanch, NY

Comparing Wyandanch 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity1010
Female Share of the Population88
Male Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens11
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income43
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better21
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
Affordability of Property Taxes24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Affordability of Rents12
People Living Alone11

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