Chittenango, NY

Chittenango, New York

Chittenango, New York, in Madison county, is 14 miles E of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 152 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village is included in the Syracuse metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 4,855 people lived in Chittenango.

The People and Families of Chittenango

In Chittenango, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chittenango had a median family income of $50,179. Significantly, more adults in Chittenango have earned college degrees than have people in most other villages in New York.

Political Inclinations

Chittenango residents donated more money ($1,000) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the village.

Chittenango Housing

An estimated 70% of living spaces in Chittenango are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the village is younger than in most places. Living alone is quite feasible in Chittenango, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Chittenango, 95% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the village is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Chittenango, NY

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Chittenango Almanac

Chittenango Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Chittenango Public Libraries

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Chittenango Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Chittenango residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Chittenango, 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

Chittenango High Schools (2004)

CHITTENANGO HS
150 GENESEE ST
315-687-2621
Serves 851 students.

Chittenango Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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