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Deposit, NY


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Deposit, New York

Deposit, New York, in Broome county, is 46 miles N of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 112 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The village is part of the Binghamton metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 1,699 people people live in Deposit.

The People and Families of Deposit

In Deposit, about 51% of adults are married. The people of Deposit spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children. Single people feel welcome in the village, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in Deposit.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Deposit had a median family income of $32,016.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($400) in Deposit than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the village.

Deposit Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Deposit, about 62% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the village. The average year in which most residences in Deposit were built is earlier than in most places. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in the village. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Deposit is one place with an advantage over most places in New York. The village isn't one of those high-end villages with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Deposit, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyDeposit Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 6%Deposit Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Deposit Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Deposit, NY

Comparing Deposit 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 Old910
Female Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity74
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men31
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults42
People Above Poverty31
People in Middle Class or Better31
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use94
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work44
Working at Home44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Rents610
Affordability of Property Taxes310
Housing Recently Built12
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