Hemlock is a tiny town located in the state of New York. With a population of 455 people and two associated neighborhoods, Hemlock is the 902nd largest community in New York. Hemlock has a large stock of pre-World War II architecture, making it one of the older and more historic towns in the country.
A relatively large number of people in Hemlock telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 7.44% 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.
Because of many things, Hemlock is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Hemlock a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Hemlock has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Hemlock’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
In Hemlock, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 35.09 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.
Being a small town, Hemlock does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.
The overall education level of Hemlock citizens is substantially higher than the typical US community, as 30.09% of adults in Hemlock have at least a bachelor's degree, and the average American community has 21.84%.
The per capita income in Hemlock in 2022 was $31,637, which is lower middle income relative to New York and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $126,548 for a family of four. However, Hemlock contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Hemlock home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Hemlock residents report their race to be White. Important ancestries of people in Hemlock include English, Italian, Irish, Polish, and German.
The most common language spoken in Hemlock is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.