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Brockport, New York

Brockport, New York, in Monroe county, is 16 miles W of Rochester, New York (center to center) and 52 miles NE of Buffalo, New York. The people of the village are in the Rochester metropolitan area. Brockport has a population of 8,103.

The People and Families of Brockport

In Brockport, about 25% of adults are married. Brockport has its share of unmarried adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brockport had a median family income of $50,828. Brockport benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Brockport residents, with $3,750. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Brockport Housing

In Brockport, 45% 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 Brockport rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Brockport, 73% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in villages like Brockport; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Brockport Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 12%Brockport Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Brockport, NY

Comparing Brockport 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 Women76
Female Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity67
Well-Paid Single Men54
Male Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens21
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income65
People in Middle Class or Better42
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use63
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Housing Recently Built25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime85
Low Violent Crime54

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