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Head of the Harbor

New York · 1,481 residents (2025 est.) · 2.806 sq mi
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Head of the Harbor is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,167,400. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,384
−4%since 2000
from 1,447 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
493 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 516 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.5
+8%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,481 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Head of the Harbor
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,450 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$106,163
+100%since 2000
from $52,999 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
90.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
−6%since 2010
from 0.465 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,167,400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $536,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,333
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $963 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
96.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
3.1% rent
Vacancy rate
20.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+2%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(1,358)
Black1.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(20)
Asian3.1%(45)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.7%(198)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74%(1,024)
Black1.7%(23)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(169)
Asian5.6%(78)
Other6.5%(90)
Diversity Score53.7%(744)
Diversity Score
54
+293%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+28%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.2%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.5%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.7%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
−47.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 5.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−93.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2017
from 92.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 89.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2016
from 3.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Head of the Harbor, New York?

Head of the Harbor, New York has about 1,384 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Head of the Harbor, New York?

The typical household in Head of the Harbor, New York earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Head of the Harbor, New York expensive?

In Head of the Harbor, New York, the median home is worth about $1,167,400, and the typical rent is about $2,333 a month.

How educated are people in Head of the Harbor, New York?

About 65.5% of adults age 25 and over in Head of the Harbor, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Head of the Harbor, New York?

About 4.6% of people in Head of the Harbor, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Head of the Harbor, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Head of the Harbor, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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