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Bergen, NY


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Bergen, New York

Bergen, New York, in Genesee county, is 17 miles W of Rochester, New York (center to center) and 49 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village is in the Rochester area. There are 1,240 residents in Bergen.

The People and Families of Bergen

In Bergen, about 61% of adults are married.

Males are more numerous in Bergen than in most villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bergen had a median family income of $54,327. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Bergen.

Political Inclinations

Bergen folks tended to give their money ($4,025) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Bergen Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Bergen that were owner-occupied was 77%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas.

Commuting

In Bergen, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Bergen Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Bergen Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Bergen Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Bergen College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Bergen Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Bergen, NY

Comparing Bergen 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 Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men107
Well-Paid Single Women95
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Racial Diversity64
Age of the Population32
Senior Citizens21
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty108
College Educated Adults96
Median Family Income95
People in Middle Class or Better85

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use62
Working at Home54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Rents48
Affordability of Property Taxes16
Housing Recently Built11
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