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Accord, New York, in Ulster county, is 48 miles NW of Danbury, Connecticut (center to center) and 72 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The town has a population of 622.
In Accord, about 51% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town. One thing visitors notice about the town is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.
In 2000, Accord had a median family income of $48,542. To its credit, the people in Accord value education and a large proportion are college graduates.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Accord ($7,950). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 75% of housing units in Accord are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing in Accord tends to be newer construction.
In Accord, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Accord strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 8% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Accord to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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