New York · Metropolitan Area
Head of the Harbor is a small town in New York with a population of 1,378. Residents earn $250,001 per year, which is 233% above the national average.
Based on current data, Head of the Harbor receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Head of the Harbor stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Head of the Harbor is $250,001, which is significantly higher than the national average — 233% above $75,149. This places Head of the Harbor among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Head of the Harbor is $1,123,900, making it a premium housing market at 299% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,833 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Head of the Harbor is a highly educated community — 65.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Head of the Harbor experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 90.3% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.7% |
| 28% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $250,001 |
| 233% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $105,930 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,489 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $139,155 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.0% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 56,397 |
| County GDP | $130,222M |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Healthcare | 6,152 |
| Retail | 5,602 |
| Manufacturing | 820 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.39% |
| Commute Time | 30.8 min |
| Work from Home | 29.0% |
| Census Median | $1,123,900 |
| 299% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,292,816 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,833 |
| 144% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 95.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.39% |
| Obesity | 26.5% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.9% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.9% |
| Depression | 16.8% |
| Mental Distress | 13.9% |
| Physical Distress | 9.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.6% |
| Premature Death | 4,800/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 186 ft (57 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 490/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8977°N, 73.1615°W |
| County FIPS | 36059 |
Winner: Republican by 4.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 65.0% |
| 93% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 490/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 63 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Retail Stores | 5,602 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Avg Commute | 30.8 min |
| Work from Home | 29.0% |