Candor, NY

Candor, New York

Candor, New York, in Tioga county, is 57 miles S of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 136 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village is located in the Binghamton metropolitan area. Candor has a population of 855.

The People and Families of Candor

In Candor, about 50% of adults are married. Looking at Candor, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the village, in comparison to similar villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Candor had a median family income of $38,750.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Candor gave more campaign money ($100) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Candor Housing

Owners occupy 63% of the housing units in Candor. On average, the construction date of housing in the village is earlier than you'll find in most places. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Candor is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. One of the strengths of the village is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Candor?

Commuting

In Candor, 88% of commuters drive to work. The village is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 15%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Candor, NY

Comparing Candor to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Candor Almanac

Candor Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Candor Public Libraries

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Candor Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Candor residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Candor, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Candor High Schools (2004)

CANDOR JSHS
ACADEMY ST
607-659-5020
Serves 483 students.

Candor Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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