Central Square, NY

Central Square, New York

Central Square, New York, in Oswego county, is 16 miles N of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 140 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village is in the Syracuse area. There are 1,646 residents in Central Square.

The People and Families of Central Square

In Central Square, about 51% of adults are married. In Central Square, more so than in most villages, people can be found in one-person households. People in the village are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in Central Square.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Central Square had a median family income of $45,441.

Central Square Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Central Square that were owner-occupied was 49%. The village housing had been constructed more recently than most villages of its size. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Central Square.

Commuting

In Central Square, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Central Square, NY

Comparing Central Square 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
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Central Square Almanac

Central Square Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Central Square Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Central Square Public Libraries

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Central Square High Schools (2004)

PAUL V. MOORE HS
44 SCHOOL DR
315-668-4234
Serves 1,484 students.

Central Square Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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