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Brocton, NY


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Brocton, New York

Brocton, New York, in Chautauqua county, is 37 miles NE of Erie, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 44 miles SW of Buffalo, New York. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Jamestown metropolitan area. Brocton contains a population of approximately 1,547.

The People and Families of Brocton

In Brocton, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brocton had a median family income of $36,328.

Brocton Housing

Brocton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 69% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the village might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Rents in Brocton tend toward the low side for New York.

Commuting

In Brocton, 94% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The village can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyBrocton Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 12%Brocton Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Brocton, NY

Comparing Brocton 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
Female Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity64
Senior Citizens56
Age of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better42
Median Family Income41
College Educated Adults31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use73
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Affordability of Rents710
People Living Alone55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Property Taxes28
Housing Recently Built23
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