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Attica, New York

Attica, New York, in Wyoming county, is 24 miles E of Cheektowaga, New York (center to center) and 30 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village has a population of 2,597.

The People and Families of Attica

In Attica, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Attica had a median family income of $47,049.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Attica residents, with $1,250. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Attica isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.

Attica Housing

In Attica, 61% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the village -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Landlords in Attica rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in the village without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Attica, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Attica Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Attica Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 17%Attica Affordability of Rents
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Attica Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Attica, NY

Comparing Attica 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 Men96
Well-Paid Single Women95
Male Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population44
Age of the Population43
Racial Diversity21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income84
People in Middle Class or Better64
People Above Poverty64
College Educated Adults41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times67
Public Transportation Use52
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Rents59
Affordability of Property Taxes28
Housing Recently Built13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime77
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