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Head of the Harbor, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Nassau County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,378 Population 490/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $105,930 per capita
$1,123,900 Home Value $1,292,816 Zillow
$2,833 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
22 Violent Crime/100K 356 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$1,123,900 home value, $2,833/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
22 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Head of the Harbor, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$250,001
233% above
$105,930 per capita
Home Value
$1,123,900
299% above
Zillow: $1,292,816
Median Rent
$2,833/mo
144% above
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
94% below
356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
65.0%
93% above
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.5%
17% below
7.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
282 sunny days/yr

How Head of the Harbor Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Head of the Harbor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
333%
Home Value
399%
Rent
244%
Poverty
8%
Bachelor's
193%
Unemployment
22%
Crime
6%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Head of the Harbor a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Head of the Harbor residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $105,930. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Head of the Harbor is $1,123,900 , 299% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,292,816. Median rent is $2,833/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

Head of the Harbor reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 356/100K.

Education

65.0% of adults in Head of the Harbor hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% above the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Head of the Harbor has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population1,378
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density490/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$105,930
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489

Housing

A
Home Value$1,123,900
Rent$2,833
Ownership95.9%
Zillow$1,292,816
Housing Units597
Rent Burden28.3%

Crime

F
Violent22/100K
Property356/100K

Health

Obesity26.5%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking7.2%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,800/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation186 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+65.0%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+31.7%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute31 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries63

Did You Know?

The median home in Head of the Harbor was built in 1976.
29.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.