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Allegany, NY


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Allegany, New York

Allegany, New York, in Cattaraugus county, is 57 miles S of Cheektowaga, New York (center to center) and 58 miles S of Buffalo, New York. As of the year 2000 census, 1,883 people lived in Allegany.

The People and Families of Allegany

In Allegany, about 48% of adults are married.

In Allegany, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Allegany had a median family income of $51,354. Significantly, more adults in Allegany have earned college degrees than have people in most other villages in New York.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Allegany.

Allegany Housing

An estimated 62% of living spaces in Allegany are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The village housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. In general, Allegany offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Allegany, 89% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the village is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in Allegany; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Allegany Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Allegany College Educated Adults
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 10%Allegany Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Allegany Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Allegany, NY

Comparing Allegany 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
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women84
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population76
Racial Diversity64
Well-Paid Single Men52
Male Share of the Population21
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults107
Median Family Income85
People in Middle Class or Better63
People Above Poverty31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
People Living Alone77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Rents610
Housing Recently Built24
Affordability of Property Taxes27
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