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Northwest Harbor

New York · 3,317 residents · 14.476 sq mi
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Northwest Harbor is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,757. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $941,900. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 126% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 136%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,317
+8%since 2000
from 3,059 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
229 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 211 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.0
+14%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Northwest Harbor
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,757
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,808 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$82,049
+134%since 2000
from $35,112 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
70.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.528
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services12.5%
US avg: 7%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
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
$941,900
+136%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,691
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,091 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.4%
−29.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
16.8% rent
Vacancy rate
51.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.7%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.5
+47%since 2000
from 5.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(2,564)
Black3.4%(103)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(280)
Asian1%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.1%(952)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(2,526)
Black2.5%(83)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(605)
Asian1.7%(56)
Other0.4%(12)
Diversity Score46.6%(1,546)
Diversity Score
47
+50%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 49.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
27.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+59%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.3%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
17.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northwest Harbor, New York?

Northwest Harbor, New York has about 3,317 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northwest Harbor, New York earns about $125,757 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 $941,900, and the typical rent is about $1,691 a month.

How educated are people in Northwest Harbor, New York?

About 56.1% 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 1.4% 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 1,092 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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

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