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Adams Center, NY


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Adams Center, New York

Adams Center, New York, in Jefferson county, is 56 miles N of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 159 miles NE of Buffalo, New York. There are an estimated 1,500 people in the town.

The People and Families of Adams Center

In Adams Center, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Adams Center had a median family income of $49,485.

Adams Center Housing

Approximately 84% of housing in Adams Center is owner-occupied. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the town.

Commuting

In Adams Center, 95% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Adams Center.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 11%Adams Center Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Adams Center, NY

Comparing Adams Center 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
Male Share of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Well-Paid Single Men52
Age of the Population43
Female Share of the Population32
Senior Citizens32
Racial Diversity21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income85
People Above Poverty86
People in Middle Class or Better75
College Educated Adults73

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home77
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Affordability of Rents37
Affordability of Property Taxes39
People Living Alone23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
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