At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$105,930 per capita
Home Value
$1,123,900
Zillow: $1,375,375
Median Rent
$2,833/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
65.0%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.5%
7.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Head of the Harbor a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 1.1% (69% 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 $1,375,375. 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.
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 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population1,378
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density490/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born12.6%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$105,930
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$1,123,900
Rent$2,833
Ownership95.9%
Zillow$1,375,375
Housing Units597
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity26.5%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking7.2%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI31 (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.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
12.6% 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.