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Clifton Springs, NY


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Clifton Springs, New York

Clifton Springs, New York, in Ontario county, is 27 miles SE of Rochester, New York (center to center) and 88 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Rochester metropolitan area. Clifton Springs contains a population of approximately 2,223.

The People and Families of Clifton Springs

In Clifton Springs, about 46% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Clifton Springs, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the village.

Clifton Springs has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clifton Springs had a median family income of $49,485.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Clifton Springs favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $4,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the village.

Clifton Springs Housing

Clifton Springs has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 55% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the village might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Clifton Springs, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Clifton Springs, 85% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Clifton Springs Low Property Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 16%Clifton Springs Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Clifton Springs Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Clifton Springs, NY

Comparing Clifton Springs 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 Population910
Well-Paid Single Women95
Senior Citizens89
Age of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men74
Racial Diversity63
Male Share of the Population21
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults85
Median Family Income85
People in Middle Class or Better64
People Above Poverty53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use83
Working at Home33
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Rents48
Affordability of Property Taxes16
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime65
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