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Canisteo, NY


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Canisteo, New York

Canisteo, New York, in Steuben county, is 61 miles S of Rochester, New York (center to center) and 77 miles SE of Buffalo, New York. As of the year 2000 census, 2,336 people lived in Canisteo.

The People and Families of Canisteo

In Canisteo, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Canisteo had a median family income of $42,560. In Canisteo, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Canisteo.

Canisteo Housing

An estimated 74% of living spaces in Canisteo are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The village housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. In general, Canisteo offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the village compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Canisteo, 85% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Canisteo Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 11%Canisteo Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 12%Canisteo Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Canisteo, NY

Comparing Canisteo 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 Population78
Age of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women62
Senior Citizens67
Well-Paid Single Men52
Racial Diversity52
Male Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults74
Median Family Income63
People in Middle Class or Better63
People Above Poverty64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use95
Walking and Biking to Work76
Short Commute Times56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
People Living Alone67
Affordability of Rents59
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Property Taxes39
Housing Recently Built13
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