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Adams, NY


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Adams, New York

Adams, New York, in Jefferson county, is 53 miles N of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 157 miles NE of Buffalo, New York. The village has a population of 1,624.

The People and Families of Adams

In Adams, about 53% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Adams live by themselves. The village is known for its large population of single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Adams had a median family income of $41,667.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Adams Housing

About 55% of housing units in Adams are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the village has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in the village are affordable, at least compared to other villages in the state. Homeowners in Adams benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other villages in New York.

Commuting

In Adams, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 6%Adams Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 10%Adams Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Adams, NY

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women84
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men74
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Senior Citizens67
Racial Diversity53
Age of the Population54
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults84
Median Family Income63
People in Middle Class or Better42
People Above Poverty42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use83
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Rents610
Affordability of Property Taxes310
Housing Recently Built11
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