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Carthage, NY


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Carthage, New York

Carthage, New York, in Jefferson county, is 63 miles N of Utica, New York (center to center) and 180 miles NE of Buffalo, New York. There are 3,721 residents in the village.

The People and Families of Carthage

In Carthage, about 52% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Carthage.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Carthage had a median family income of $32,083.

Political Inclinations

Carthage folks tended to give their money ($500) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Carthage Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Carthage that were owner-occupied was 46%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Carthage. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the village has going for it. Compared to most villages in the state, Carthage has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Carthage, 90% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about the village is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 8%Carthage Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Carthage Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 19%Carthage Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Carthage, NY

Comparing Carthage 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
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Racial Diversity87
Female Share of the Population67
Senior Citizens55
Male Share of the Population54
Age of the Population32
Well-Paid Single Men21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults62
Median Family Income21
People Above Poverty21
People in Middle Class or Better21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use83
Working at Home55
Walking and Biking to Work44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Affordability of Rents610
People Living Alone56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Affordability of Property Taxes29
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime76
Low Property Crime64
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