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Averill Park, NY


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Averill Park, New York

Averill Park, New York, in Rensselaer county, is 10 miles E of Albany, New York (center to center) and 128 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Albany - Schenectady - Troy metropolitan area. Averill Park has a population of 1,517.

The People and Families of Averill Park

In Averill Park, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Averill Park had a median family income of $62,188. To its credit, the people in Averill Park value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Averill Park ($950). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Averill Park Housing

About 79% of housing units in Averill Park are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Averill Park, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Averill Park People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Averill Park Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Averill Park Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Averill Park Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Averill Park College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Averill Park Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Averill Park, NY

Comparing Averill Park 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 Men107
Well-Paid Single Women106
Age of the Population77
Male Share of the Population77
Female Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity42
Senior Citizens33
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better108
Median Family Income106
People Above Poverty97
College Educated Adults96

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use52
Short Commute Times46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Housing Recently Built57
Affordability of Rents48
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Property Taxes15
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