Northport is a somewhat small coastal village (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of New York. With a population of 7,300 people and five associated neighborhoods, Northport is the 237th largest community in New York. Northport home prices are not only among the most expensive in New York, but Northport real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.Unlike some villages, Northport isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Northport are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Northport is a village of professionals, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Northport who work in healthcare (13.53%), office and administrative support (11.12%), and management occupations (10.10%). Of important note, Northport is also a village of artists. Northport has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Northport’s character. A relatively large number of people in Northport telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 12.98% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. In addition, Northport is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are people who are both educated and wealthy, and thus tend to be older, richer, and more established than young professionals. "Urban sophisticates" is not just about being educated and well-off financially: it is a point of view and state of mind, one that you might call 'urbaneness'. But such people can and do regularly live in small towns, suburbs and rural areas, as well as in big cities. They read, support the arts and high-end shops, and love travel. Northport is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Northport’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. One of the nice things about Northport is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities. Even though Northport is a smaller village, it has many people who hop on public transportation – mostly the train for their daily commute to work. Typically, these people are commuting to good jobs in the surrounding cities.Do you like to read, write and learn? If you move to Northport, you'll likely find that many of your neighbors like to as well. Northport is one of the more educated communities in America, with a full 63.42% of its adults having a college degree or even advanced degree, compared to a national average across all communities of 21.84%. The per capita income in Northport in 2022 was $79,808, which is wealthy relative to New York and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $319,232 for a family of four. The people who call Northport home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Northport residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Northport include Irish, German, Italian, English, and Albanian. The most common language spoken in Northport is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Slavic languages.
