Arcade, NY

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):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 3%

Comparative Profile of Arcade, NY

Comparing Arcade to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes

Arcade Almanac

Arcade Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Arcade Public Libraries

More Information for Librarians

Arcade Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Arcade residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Arcade Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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