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East Aurora, NY


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East Aurora, New York

East Aurora, New York, in Erie county, is 11 miles SE of Cheektowaga, New York (center to center) and 15 miles SE of Buffalo, New York. Part of the surrounding Buffalo - Niagara Falls metro area, the village is not an isolated village. East Aurora is home to some 6,673 residents.

The People and Families of East Aurora

In East Aurora, about 57% of adults are married.

There are more females than males in East Aurora than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, East Aurora had a median family income of $59,250. Impressively, having a college education is normal in East Aurora.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($19,550) among 2004 Presidential candidates in East Aurora. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

East Aurora Housing

According to the 2000 census, 71% of the housing in East Aurora was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the village as the average housing age is high.

Commuting

In East Aurora, 87% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in East Aurora it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%East Aurora Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%East Aurora College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%East Aurora Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%East Aurora Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of East Aurora, NY

Comparing East Aurora 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
Senior Citizens99
Well-Paid Single Women98
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men88
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
College Educated Adults98
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home86
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Affordability of Property Taxes25
Housing Recently Built11

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