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Chaumont, New York

Chaumont, New York, in Jefferson county, is 70 miles N of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 160 miles NE of Buffalo, New York. The village has a population of 592.

The People and Families of Chaumont

In Chaumont, about 50% of adults are married. Lots of people in Chaumont live independently, in one-person housing.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chaumont had a median family income of $49,107.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Chaumont Housing

In Chaumont, 72% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around Chaumont -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Landlords in the village rent a large number of single bedroom units. Residential property taxes remain low i Chaumont.

Commuting

In Chaumont, 89% of commuters drive to work. In the village, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Chaumont Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 12%Chaumont Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Chaumont Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Chaumont, NY

Comparing Chaumont 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
Well-Paid Single Women107
Well-Paid Single Men95
Female Share of the Population89
Age of the Population66
Racial Diversity64
Senior Citizens56
Male Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better85
Median Family Income84
People Above Poverty75
College Educated Adults62

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home32
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Affordability of Rents48
Affordability of Property Taxes39
Housing Recently Built11
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