Accord, NY

Accord, New York

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.

The People and Families of Accord

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Accord Housing

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.

Commuting

In Accord, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Accord strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

Category	Trophy
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%

Comparative Profile of Accord, NY

Comparing Accord to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents

Accord Almanac

Accord Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Accord Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Accord, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Accord High Schools (2004)

RONDOUT VALLEY HS
122 KYSERIKE ROAD
845-687-2400
Serves 875 students.

Accord Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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