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Champlain, NY


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Champlain, New York

Champlain, New York, in Clinton county, is 152 miles N of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 217 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The village has a population of 1,173.

The People and Families of Champlain

In Champlain, about 51% of adults are married. Looking at Champlain, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Champlain had a median family income of $38,611.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Champlain gave more campaign money ($250) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Champlain Housing

Owners occupy 60% of the housing units in Champlain. 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 Champlain 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 Champlain?

Commuting

In Champlain, 88% of commuters drive to work. The village is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Champlain, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Champlain Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Champlain Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Champlain Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 13%Champlain Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 18%Champlain Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Champlain, NY

Comparing Champlain 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 Population89
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women73
Well-Paid Single Men52
Racial Diversity53
Male Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults63
People Above Poverty64
Median Family Income52
People in Middle Class or Better42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use105
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Affordability of Rents59
Affordability of Property Taxes29
Housing Recently Built11
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