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Arcade, NY


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Arcade, New York

Arcade, New York, in Wyoming county, is 30 miles SE of Cheektowaga, New York (center to center) and 33 miles SE of Buffalo, New York. The village contains a population of approximately 2,026.

The People and Families of Arcade

In Arcade, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Arcade had a median family income of $42,688.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Arcade.

Arcade Housing

Arcade has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 63% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the village might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Arcade, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in the village tend toward the low side for New York.

Commuting

In Arcade, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Affordability of Rents
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Top 3%trophyArcade Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Arcade, NY

Comparing Arcade 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 Women74
Female Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men73
Racial Diversity42
Male Share of the Population44
Age of the Population43
Senior Citizens33
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty75
Median Family Income63
People in Middle Class or Better64
College Educated Adults62

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use83
Walking and Biking to Work22
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Rents710
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built24
Affordability of Property Taxes28
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