Champlain, NY

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Champlain, NY

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

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
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Champlain Almanac

Champlain Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Champlain Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Champlain, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Champlain Public Libraries

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Champlain High Schools (2004)

NORTHEASTERN CLINTON SHS
103 RT 276
518-298-8638
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 555 students.

Champlain Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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