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Canastota, NY


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Canastota, New York

Canastota, New York, in Madison county, is 20 miles E of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 158 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village is part of the Syracuse metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 4,425 people people live in Canastota.

The People and Families of Canastota

In Canastota, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Canastota had a median family income of $43,049.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($950) in Canastota than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the village.

Canastota Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Canastota, about 56% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in the village.

Commuting

In Canastota, 89% of commuters drive to work. In Canastota, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Canastota Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Canastota, NY

Comparing Canastota 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 Women84
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men74
Senior Citizens78
Racial Diversity63
Age of the Population54
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults73
Median Family Income63
People in Middle Class or Better64
People Above Poverty42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use73
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home76

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Rents48
Housing Recently Built35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
Affordability of Property Taxes28

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