Northwest Harbor, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,966 Population 343/sq mi density
$129,653 Median Income $103,518 per capita
$1,328,200 Home Value $1,999,006 Zillow
$1,818 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$129,653 median income, 7.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,328,200 home value, $1,818/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Northwest Harbor, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$129,653
73% above
$103,518 per capita
Home Value
$1,328,200
371% above
Zillow: $1,999,006
Median Rent
$1,818/mo
56% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
60.7%
80% above
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
114% above
19.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
6% below
9.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Northwest Harbor Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
173%
Home Value
471%
Rent
156%
Poverty
159%
Bachelor's
180%
Unemployment
214%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Northwest Harbor a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Northwest Harbor residents earn a median household income of $129,653 , which is 73% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $103,518. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,800 business establishments, including 485 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Northwest Harbor is $1,328,200 , 371% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,999,006. Median rent is $1,818/month, with 51.0% 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 1986.

Education

60.7% of adults in Northwest Harbor hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% above the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Northwest Harbor has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,966
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density343/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born26.8%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$129,653
Per Capita$103,518
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty19.7%
County GDP$16,096M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,353

Housing

F
Home Value$1,328,200
Rent$1,818
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$1,999,006
Housing Units3,908
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity30.3%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain49.8 in/yr
Elevation58 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+60.7%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+31.4%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.5%
EV Stations5
Libraries20

Did You Know?

The median home in Northwest Harbor was built in 1986.
33.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.1% of the population has a disability.
26.8% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 485 restaurants in the area.