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Cutchogue, NY
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Cutchogue profile


Living in Cutchogue



Cutchogue is a very small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of New York. With a population of 3,437 people and two associated neighborhoods, Cutchogue is the 430th largest community in New York.

Cutchogue home prices are not only among the most expensive in New York, but Cutchogue real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Of important note, Cutchogue is also a town of artists. Cutchogue has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Cutchogue’s character.

Also of interest is that Cutchogue 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 Cutchogue telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 28.84% 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.

Another notable thing is that Cutchogue is an extremely popular vacation destination. A significant portion of the population is seasonal. During the vacation season, the town experiences a large influx of people who take up residence in second homes they own in the area. As the vacation season ends, the population drops again, leaving behind a substantially quieter and smaller town.

In addition, Cutchogue is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are educated, wealthy, executives and professionals, who have urbane tastes in books, food, and travel, whether they actually live in a big city, or choose to reside in a small town. In big or medium-sized cities, urban sophisticates tend to frequent art institutions such as opera, symphonies, ballet, live theatre, and museums.

Because of many things, Cutchogue is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Cutchogue 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, Cutchogue has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Cutchogue’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Cutchogue is worth considering.

Cutchogue is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.

Despite being a small town, Cutchogue has a lot of people using the subway to get to and from work every day. Most of these people on the subway are using it to get to good jobs in other cities.

Do you like to read, write and learn? If you move to Cutchogue, you'll likely find that many of your neighbors like to as well. Cutchogue is one of the more educated communities in America, with a full 54.30% 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 Cutchogue in 2018 was $93,722, which is wealthy relative to New York and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $374,888 for a family of four. However, Cutchogue contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

The people who call Cutchogue home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Cutchogue residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Cutchogue include Irish, Italian, German, English, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Cutchogue is English. Other important languages spoken here include Other Asian languages and Slavic languages.