Gansevoort is a somewhat small town located in the state of New York. With a population of 14,405 people and four associated neighborhoods, Gansevoort is the 134th largest community in New York.Unlike some towns, Gansevoort isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Gansevoort are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Gansevoort is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Gansevoort who work in office and administrative support (11.07%), sales jobs (10.61%), and management occupations (10.35%). Also of interest is that Gansevoort 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 Gansevoort telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 15.99% 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. Gansevoort 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, Gansevoort’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. As is often the case in a small town, Gansevoort doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The citizens of Gansevoort are very well educated compared to the average community in the nation: 38.62% of adults in Gansevoort have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree. The per capita income in Gansevoort in 2022 was $43,324, which is upper middle income relative to New York and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $173,296 for a family of four. However, Gansevoort contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. The people who call Gansevoort home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Gansevoort residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Gansevoort include Irish, German, English, Italian, and French. The most common language spoken in Gansevoort is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.
