Cuba, NY

Cuba, New York

Cuba, New York, in Allegany county, is 53 miles SE of Cheektowaga, New York (center to center) and 55 miles SE of Buffalo, New York. The village contains a population of approximately 1,633.

The People and Families of Cuba

In Cuba, about 48% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Cuba.

The village 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, Cuba had a median family income of $34,879.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Cuba favored Michael Badnarik in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $200. Among political parties, the Libertarian party was tops in raising money in the village.

Cuba Housing

Cuba has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 61% 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. Rents in Cuba tend toward the low side for New York. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the village the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Cuba, 89% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Cuba -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

Cuba 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 8%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 9%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 12%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Cuba, NY

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

Families

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

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
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
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Cuba Almanac

Cuba Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Cuba Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Cuba Public Libraries

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Cuba High Schools (2004)

CUBA-RUSHFORD HS
5476 RT 305 N
585-968-2650
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 346 students.

Cuba Colleges

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