Population 5,205 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Northwest Harbor
Household size in Northwest Harbor
| Period | Northwest Harbor | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.29 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.04 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in Northwest Harbor has 2.45 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.56 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Northwest Harbor
| Period | Northwest Harbor | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.8 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.2 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 55.4 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.2 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.6 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Northwest Harbor skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has edged down from 50.8 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Northwest Harbor
| Period | Northwest Harbor | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Northwest Harbor: 3.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 4.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Northwest Harbor
Renters in Northwest Harbor
| Period | Northwest Harbor | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 17.7% of households in Northwest Harbor rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly four in ten owners (38.7%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 7.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Northwest Harbor
| Period | Northwest Harbor | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.6% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 52.0% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 47.9% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.8% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 44.8% of the housing in Northwest Harbor, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 4.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Northwest Harbor
| Period | Northwest Harbor | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Northwest Harbor is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1985, against 1980 nationally.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Northwest Harbor
| Period | Northwest Harbor | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,693 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,922 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,989 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,367 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$674 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Northwest Harbor costs $2,367 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $674 a month since 2006–10, up 40%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 51.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Northwest Harbor
Bachelor's degrees in Northwest Harbor
| Period | Northwest Harbor | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.3% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 55.7% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.8% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 61.2% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Northwest Harbor: 61.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 5.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Northwest Harbor
| Period | Northwest Harbor | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.9% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 99.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.6% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.7% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Northwest Harbor: 95.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Northwest Harbor
| Period | Northwest Harbor | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Northwest Harbor is close to the national rate: 6.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the New York area as a whole (6.9%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Northwest Harbor compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Harbor | 2.45 | 50.2 | 3.7% | 17.7% | 44.8% | 1985 | $2,367 | 61.2% | 95.7% | 6.0% |
| East Hampton North | 2.98 | 41.5 | 19.6% | 25.6% | 29.1% | 1979 | $1,994 | 36.6% | 84.5% | 2.6% |
| East Hampton | 2.06 | 59.3 | 4.3% | 24.3% | 59.8% | 1969 | $2,615 | 63.2% | 91.2% | 4.2% |
| Springs | 2.53 | 48.4 | 11.3% | 25.4% | 28.2% | 1981 | $3,277 | 53.6% | 95.5% | 2.5% |
| Wainscott | 1.82 | 65.2 | 4.3% | 5.3% | 66.7% | 1990 | $3,277 | 59.2% | 98.6% | 8.6% |
| Sag Harbor | 2.32 | 54.2 | 3.8% | 16.8% | 47.4% | 1965 | $3,438 | 66.1% | 97.6% | 0.4% |
| Amagansett | 3.13 | 58.7 | 12.6% | 16.9% | 82.5% | 1975 | $2,267 | 81.4% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Sagaponack | 2.06 | 62.5 | 10.8% | 11.4% | 72.0% | 1995 | $2,559 | 63.6% | 94.6% | 0.8% |
| North Haven | 2.30 | 59.0 | 1.9% | 8.3% | 47.9% | 1989 | $3,501 | 63.8% | 98.6% | 2.3% |
| Bridgehampton | 2.42 | 51.9 | 12.0% | 12.7% | 69.7% | 1991 | $2,557 | 63.6% | 99.3% | 0.5% |
| Noyack | 2.42 | 53.1 | 5.2% | 16.4% | 40.1% | 1975 | $2,589 | 45.8% | 88.6% | 5.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Northwest Harbor. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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