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Falconer, NY


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Falconer, New York

Falconer, New York, in Chautauqua county, is 45 miles E of Erie, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 55 miles S of Buffalo, New York. The village is in the Jamestown area. There are 2,540 residents in Falconer.

The People and Families of Falconer

In Falconer, about 53% of adults are married. In Falconer, more so than in most villages, people can be found in one-person households.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Falconer had a median family income of $41,711.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Falconer Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Falconer that were owner-occupied was 64%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Falconer. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the village has going for it.

Commuting

In Falconer, 92% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about Falconer is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyFalconer Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 6%Falconer Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Falconer Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Falconer, NY

Comparing Falconer 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 Citizens89
Age of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men73
Well-Paid Single Women63
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population66
Racial Diversity52
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty64
Median Family Income63
People in Middle Class or Better63
College Educated Adults41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use94
Walking and Biking to Work54
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents610
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Property Taxes28
Housing Recently Built12
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