Hewlett 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 7,262 people and two associated neighborhoods, Hewlett is the 244th largest community in New York. Hewlett home prices are not only among the most expensive in New York, but Hewlett real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.Hewlett is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 89.42% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Hewlett is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Hewlett who work in teaching (14.08%), business and financial occupations (12.01%), and sales jobs (10.22%). Also of interest is that Hewlett 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 Hewlett telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 24.53% 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, Hewlett is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates", which are people who are not only wealthy and employed in professional occupations, but highly educated to boot. Urban sophisticates have urbane tastes - whether they reside in a big or small city, a suburb, or a little town. Urban sophisticates support bookstores, quality clothing stores, enjoy luxury travel, and in big cities, they are truly the patrons of the arts, attending and supporting institutions such as opera, symphony, ballet, and theatre. Hewlett 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, Hewlett’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. One of the nice things about Hewlett 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. In Hewlett, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 37.05 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. One bright side is that local public transit is widely used, so it may be an option to avoid the headache of driving in the heavy traffic by leaving the car at home and taking transit. In addition, the town is also quite pedestrian-friendly, because many neighborhoods are very dense and have amenities close enough together that people find it feasible to get around on foot. Even though Hewlett is a smaller town, 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.If knowledge is power, Hewlett is a pretty powerful place. 59.50% of the adults in Hewlett have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns. The per capita income in Hewlett in 2022 was $56,059, which is upper middle income relative to New York, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $224,236 for a family of four. Hewlett is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Hewlett home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Hewlett residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Hewlett include Italian, Irish, Eastern European, German, and Polish. Foreign born people are also an important part of Hewlett's cultural character, accounting for 20.90% of the town’s population. The most common language spoken in Hewlett is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and German/Yiddish.
