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Avoca, NY


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Avoca, New York

Avoca, New York, in Steuben county, is 52 miles S of Rochester, New York (center to center) and 81 miles SE of Buffalo, New York. The village has a population of 1,008.

The People and Families of Avoca

In Avoca, about 55% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Avoca.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Avoca had a median family income of $32,443.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Avoca Housing

Owners occupy 70% of the housing units in Avoca. On average, the construction date of housing in the village is earlier than you'll find in most places. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Avoca?

Commuting

In Avoca, 95% of commuters drive to work. The village is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 14%Avoca Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Avoca Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Avoca, NY

Comparing Avoca 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
Male Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity53
Senior Citizens55
Female Share of the Population33
Age of the Population32
Well-Paid Single Men31
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size97
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults62
People in Middle Class or Better42
People Above Poverty42
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use62
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Rents48
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Property Taxes29
Housing Recently Built13
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