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Catskill, NY


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Catskill, New York

Catskill, New York is 30 miles S of Albany, New York (center to center) and 102 miles N of New York, New York. It is in Greene county. The population of the village is 4,392.

The People and Families of Catskill

In Catskill, about 42% of adults are married. There are a lot of singles in Catskill.

Approximately 19% of Catskill is non-white. The village is home to people of a variety of races.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Catskill had a median family income of $34,635.

Political Inclinations

Among Catskill political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $3,000. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

Catskill Housing

Of the housing in Catskill, approximately 53% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the village is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Catskill offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Catskill, 86% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Catskill Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Catskill Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Catskill, NY

Comparing Catskill 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
Racial Diversity109
Female Share of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population54
Male Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults62
People in Middle Class or Better31
Median Family Income31
People Above Poverty31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use94
Short Commute Times56
Walking and Biking to Work44
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
People Living Alone67
Affordability of Rents47
Affordability of Property Taxes28
Housing Recently Built12

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