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DeRuyter, New York

DeRuyter, New York, in Madison county, is 24 miles SE of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 152 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Syracuse metropolitan area. DeRuyter contains a population of approximately 531.

The People and Families of DeRuyter

In DeRuyter, about 55% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in DeRuyter, which is home to many people who live alone.

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, DeRuyter had a median family income of $33,333.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in DeRuyter.

DeRuyter Housing

DeRuyter has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 62% 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. DeRuyter, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in the village tend toward the low side for New York. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in DeRuyter the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In DeRuyter, 83% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyDeruyter Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Deruyter Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 18%Deruyter Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of DeRuyter, NY

Comparing Deruyter 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 Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women95
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Senior Citizens67
Age of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Men52
Racial Diversity42
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults85
People in Middle Class or Better63
People Above Poverty53
Median Family Income31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use52
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Rents710
Affordability of Property Taxes29
Housing Recently Built13
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