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Fayetteville, NY


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Fayetteville, New York

Fayetteville, New York, in Onondaga county, is 7 miles E of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 145 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village is in the Syracuse area. There are 4,190 residents in Fayetteville.

The People and Families of Fayetteville

In Fayetteville, about 60% of adults are married. In Fayetteville, more so than in most villages, people can be found in one-person households.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fayetteville had a median family income of $66,201. Fayetteville is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the village. Lots of residents of Fayetteville prove that it's possible to work from home regularly. People say that the village is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Fayetteville folks tended to give their money ($93,760) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Fayetteville Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Fayetteville that were owner-occupied was 74%.

Commuting

In Fayetteville, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyFayetteville College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyFayetteville Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyFayetteville Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyFayetteville Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Fayetteville Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Fayetteville People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Fayetteville, NY

Comparing Fayetteville 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
Well-Paid Single Women109
Well-Paid Single Men108
Female Share of the Population89
Age of the Population88
Racial Diversity75
Senior Citizens67
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better108
Median Family Income107

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use72
Walking and Biking to Work44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built36
Affordability of Rents26
Affordability of Property Taxes14

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