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Alexandria Bay, New York, in Jefferson county, is 89 miles N of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 179 miles NE of Buffalo, New York. The village is home to some 1,088 residents.
In Alexandria Bay, about 43% of adults are married. People in Alexandria Bay have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The village somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.
There are more females than males in Alexandria Bay than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the village.
In 2000, Alexandria Bay had a median family income of $36,979. Home-based work is more common in Alexandria Bay than in most places.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($4,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Alexandria Bay. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.
According to the 2000 census, 59% of the housing in Alexandria Bay was owner-occupied. The village presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the village as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the village, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. In Alexandria Bay you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.
In Alexandria Bay, 80% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in the village let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).
Comparing Alexandria Bay to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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| Racial Diversity | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
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| College Educated Adults |  | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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Alexandria Bay north from Thousand Islands House. c1901.
Alexandria Bay south from 1000 Islands House. c1901.
Thousand Island House between 1880 and 1901
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