Attica, NY

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Attica, NY

Comparing Attica 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 Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Attica Almanac

Attica Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Attica Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Attica, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Attica Public Libraries

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Attica High Schools (2004)

ATTICA SHS
3338 E MAIN ST
585-591-0400
Serves 580 students.

Attica Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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