Cold Spring Harbor, NY is a city located in the state of New York. The city is home to over 9,000 residents and boasts a diverse population. The median property value in the city is more than $1.17M, up from $832,200 in 2010. The city's homeownership rate is at 93.3% and the commute time to work is around 43.5 minutes. About 11.4% of residents in Cold Spring Harbor are renters, and the average household owns two cars.
The city is mostly a bedroom community for New York City. It has a small central business district along Route 25A, which features many educational and cultural institutions. Some of the city's attractions include the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum, Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium, Dolan DNA Learning Center, Uplands Farm Sanctuary, The Nature Conservancy's Long Island chapter, and Preservation Long Island.
Cold Spring Harbor, NY has an average per capita income of $88,536, making it a very wealthy city compared to the rest of New York. This figure equates to about $354,144 per family. While this number may seem low, it is still higher than the national average.
The town's early settlers included Jews, Moorish prisoners, and African slaves. It was not until the mid-15th century that the Portuguese began to settle the area. The city also has a small percentage of people without a high school diploma. Despite this, the city is home to many college graduates. The city's school system is comprised of 2 high schools and two elementary schools.