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Antwerp, NY


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Antwerp, New York

Antwerp, New York, in Jefferson county, is 78 miles N of Utica, New York (center to center) and 187 miles NE of Buffalo, New York. There are 716 residents in the village.

The People and Families of Antwerp

In Antwerp, about 52% of adults are married. The faces of Antwerp are those of its large families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Antwerp had a median family income of $40,833.

Political Inclinations

Antwerp folks tended to give their money ($254) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Antwerp Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Antwerp that were owner-occupied was 67%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Antwerp. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the village has going for it. Compared to most villages in the state, Antwerp has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Antwerp, 94% of commuters drive to work. It you are in the village, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

High Points

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

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Comparative Profile of Antwerp, NY

Comparing Antwerp 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
Racial Diversity74
Well-Paid Single Men63
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Age of the Population43
Senior Citizens43
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income52
College Educated Adults41
People Above Poverty31
People in Middle Class or Better21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times35
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use21
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Affordability of Rents910
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Property Taxes310
Housing Recently Built11
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