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Buchanan, New York is 18 miles NW of White Plains, New York (center to center) and 36 miles N of New York, New York. It is in Westchester county. The village is part of the New York metro area. The population of Buchanan is 2,189.
In Buchanan, about 59% of adults are married.
It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Buchanan.
In 2000, Buchanan had a median family income of $73,674. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of Buchanan. The people of the village can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the village.
The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Buchanan.
Crime is quite low in the village.
Of the housing in Buchanan, approximately 72% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the village is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. The average age of homes in Buchanan is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. The village offers a good supply of small apartments.
In Buchanan, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Buchanan strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Buchanan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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| Short Commute Times |  | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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