Mount Sinai is a somewhat small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of New York. With a population of 11,623 people and three associated neighborhoods, Mount Sinai is the 162nd largest community in New York. Mount Sinai home prices are not only among the most expensive in New York, but Mount Sinai real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.Mount Sinai is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 87.53% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Mount Sinai is a town of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Mount Sinai who work in management occupations (14.89%), teaching (12.41%), and business and financial occupations (12.15%). Also of interest is that Mount Sinai has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. A relatively large number of people in Mount Sinai telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 12.26% 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. Mount Sinai 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 town’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, Mount Sinai’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. One of the nice things about Mount Sinai 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. One downside of living in Mount Sinai is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Mount Sinai, the average commute to work is 30.73 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average. Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Mount Sinai. 51.06% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%. The per capita income in Mount Sinai in 2022 was $59,994, which is wealthy relative to New York and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $239,976 for a family of four. Mount Sinai is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Mount Sinai home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Mount Sinai residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Mount Sinai include Italian, Irish, German, English, and Polish. The most common language spoken in Mount Sinai is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Langs. of India.
