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Northwest Harbor

New York · 5,205 residents · 14.476 sq mi
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#24Most work-from-homeof 6,82642.3%#82Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,573,300
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Northwest Harbor is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $160,375. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 70% since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,573,300. With a median age of 47.9, 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 47.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 174%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,205
+70%since 2000
from 3,059 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
360 / sq mi
+17%since 2009
from 308 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
47.9
+16%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Northwest Harbor
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.1%(424)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.6%(242)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144%(206)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.3%(172)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.7%(89)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345%(258)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4417.8%(928)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.4%(540)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6420.5%(1,066)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.7%(714)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.6%(447)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.3%(119)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$160,375
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,808 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$119,174
+239%since 2000
from $35,112 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.602
+14%since 2010
from 0.528 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,573,300
+174%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,807
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,091 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
17.7% rent
Vacancy rate
45.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+35.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.8
+41%since 2009
from 7.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
44
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Northwest Harbor on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(2,564)
Black3.4%(103)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(280)
Asian1%(32)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(3,428)
Black3.5%(184)
Hispanic / Latino23.6%(1,226)
Asian1.2%(65)
Other5.8%(302)
Diversity Score
63
+161%since 2009
from 24 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Costa Rican14.3%(744)
Ecuadorian2.8%(145)
Salvadoran1.8%(95)
Mexican1.8%(93)
Puerto Rican1.3%(69)
Guatemalan1.2%(61)
Dominican0.3%(14)
Asian origin
Chinese0.7%(35)
Korean0.6%(30)
Ancestry
German14.8%(770)
Irish12.1%(631)
English10.2%(533)
Italian6.6%(342)
Russian5.8%(303)
Polish5%(260)
Dutch2.7%(143)
American2.2%(114)
Scottish1.8%(95)
Hungarian1.7%(89)
West Indian1.3%(67)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish1.2%(65)
British1%(52)
French1%(52)
Swedish0.9%(49)
Greek0.5%(27)
Finnish0.5%(26)
Welsh0.4%(19)
Lithuanian0.3%(14)
Australian0.2%(13)
Belgian0.2%(13)
Austrian0.2%(11)
Arab0.1%(7)
Moroccan0.1%(7)
Romanian0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest Central American population · Largest German population · Largest Costa Rican population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 49.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+50%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.0%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
42.3%
+33.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.7%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
26.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−49.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 5.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2017
from 91.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 76.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2016
from 13.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married16.6%(372)
Married76.1%(1,710)
Widowed0.6%(13)
Divorced6.8%(152)
Women 15+
Never married16.7%(348)
Married65.8%(1,372)
Widowed6.3%(131)
Divorced11.3%(235)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northwest Harbor, New York?

Northwest Harbor, New York has about 5,205 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northwest Harbor, New York earns about $160,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northwest Harbor, New York expensive?

In Northwest Harbor, New York, the median home is worth about $1,573,300, and the typical rent is about $1,807 a month.

How educated are people in Northwest Harbor, New York?

About 61.4% of adults age 25 and over in Northwest Harbor, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northwest Harbor, New York?

About 20.8% of people in Northwest Harbor, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northwest Harbor, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Northwest Harbor, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,980 residents, a change of about 134 percent over that period.

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

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