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Freeville, New York

Freeville, New York, in Tompkins county, is 38 miles S of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 131 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village has a population of 505.

The People and Families of Freeville

In Freeville, about 51% of adults are married. Freeville is known for its large population of single adults.

Interestingly, the village is known for having more men than similar villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Freeville had a median family income of $44,688. To its credit, the people in Freeville value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of the village is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Freeville ($2,250). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Freeville Housing

About 54% of housing units in Freeville are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the village has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Freeville, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Freeville College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Freeville Public Transportation Use
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Freeville Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Freeville Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Freeville, NY

Comparing Freeville 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 Men96
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women84
Racial Diversity53
Age of the Population43
Senior Citizens44
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Female Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults108
Median Family Income74
People in Middle Class or Better64
People Above Poverty64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use106
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Rents37
Affordability of Property Taxes28
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime53
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