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Fredonia, New York


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Fredonia, New York

Fredonia, New York, in Chautauqua county, is 38 miles SW of Buffalo, New York. The village is located in the Jamestown metropolitan area. Fredonia has a population of 10,706.

The People and Families of Fredonia

In Fredonia, about 34% of adults are married. Looking at Fredonia, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the village, in comparison to similar villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fredonia had a median family income of $49,549.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Fredonia gave more campaign money ($1,700) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Fredonia Housing

Owners occupy 54% of the housing units in Fredonia. On average, the construction date of housing in the village is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Fredonia, 78% of commuters drive to work. Fredonia is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Fredonia, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyFredonia Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyFredonia Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Fredonia, NY

Comparing Fredonia 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 Women87
Well-Paid Single Men43
Senior Citizens43
Racial Diversity34
Male Share of the Population11
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income65
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Affordability of Rents78
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Housing Recently Built14

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime76
Low Property Crime73

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