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Copenhagen, NY


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Copenhagen, New York

Copenhagen, New York, in Lewis county, is 59 miles N of Utica, New York (center to center) and 175 miles NE of Buffalo, New York. The village has a population of 865.

The People and Families of Copenhagen

In Copenhagen, about 62% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Copenhagen. Be careful driving in the village, since the village is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Copenhagen had a median family income of $35,781. In Copenhagen, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Copenhagen.

Copenhagen Housing

Owners occupy 52% of the housing units in Copenhagen. On average, the construction date of housing in the village is earlier than you'll find in most places. One of the strengths of Copenhagen is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the village?

Commuting

In Copenhagen, 77% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyCopenhagen Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 9%Copenhagen Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 17%Copenhagen Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Copenhagen, NY

Comparing Copenhagen 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity75
Female Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men31
Senior Citizens11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size97
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better42
Median Family Income31
College Educated Adults31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use106
Short Commute Times56
Walking and Biking to Work44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Rents59
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Property Taxes310
Housing Recently Built12
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