Valley Cottage, New York

Valley Cottage, New York is 11 miles NW of White Plains, New York (center to center) and 26 miles N of New York, New York. It is in Rockland county. The town is part of the New York metro area. The population of Valley Cottage is 9,269.

The People and Families of Valley Cottage

In Valley Cottage, about 55% of adults are married.

Approximately 18% of Valley Cottage is non-white. Valley Cottage is home to people of a variety of races.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Valley Cottage had a median family income of $87,123. Valley Cottage is one of the richer towns in New York. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the town. There aren't a lot of poor people in Valley Cottage. The people of the town can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town. Notably, Valley Cottage is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Valley Cottage political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,700. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Valley Cottage Housing

Of the housing in Valley Cottage, approximately 82% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Valley Cottage than most places in New York.

Commuting

In Valley Cottage, 90% of commuters drive to work.