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Head of the Harbor

New York · 1,520 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 $215,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $950,000. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 203% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,520
+5%since 2000
from 1,447 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
542 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 516 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
+14%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Head of the Harbor
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$215,833
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,450 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$88,963
+68%since 2000
from $52,999 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
82.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information1.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$950,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $536,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,827
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $963 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
8.8% rent
Afford Score
4.4
−4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(1,212)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(177)
Asian3.9%(59)
Other3%(46)
Diversity Score41.1%(625)
Diversity Score
41
+201%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+49%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.8%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
61.5%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−91.6 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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 1,520 residents according to the 2020 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 $215,833 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 $950,000, and the typical rent is about $1,827 a month.

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

About 62.3% 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 3.3% 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 166 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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