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Corfu, NY


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Corfu, New York

Corfu, New York is 18 miles E of Amherst, New York (center to center) and 24 miles E of Buffalo, New York. It is in Genesee county. The village is part of the Rochester metro area. The population of Corfu is 795.

The People and Families of Corfu

In Corfu, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Corfu had a median family income of $46,667.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Corfu.

Corfu Housing

Of the housing in Corfu, approximately 64% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the village is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Corfu offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Corfu, 93% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the village than most villages its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Corfu Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Corfu, NY

Comparing Corfu 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 Old89
Female Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women73
Racial Diversity64
Well-Paid Single Men52
Male Share of the Population43
Age of the Population32
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better85
Median Family Income74
College Educated Adults73

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times56
Walking and Biking to Work11
Working at Home11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Rents37
Housing Recently Built24
Affordability of Property Taxes16
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