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Head of the Harbor

New York · 1,472 residents · 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 $152,813. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,000,001. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 175% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,472
+2%since 2000
from 1,447 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
525 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 516 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.6
+11%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Head of the Harbor
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$152,813
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,450 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,497
+25%since 2000
from $52,999 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
73.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $536,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,375
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $963 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−33.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
12.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.5
+43%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(1,363)
Black0.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(46)
Asian2.6%(38)
Other0.3%(4)
Diversity Score16%(236)
Diversity Score
16
+17%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
33.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+25%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
65.3%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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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 1,472 residents according to the 2010 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 $152,813 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 $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

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

About 62.6% 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 2.9% 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 118 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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