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Gasport, New York

Gasport, New York, in Niagara county, is 16 miles NE of Amherst, New York (center to center) and 26 miles NE of Buffalo, New York. The town is considered part of the Buffalo - Niagara Falls metropolitan area. Gasport has a population of 1,248.

The People and Families of Gasport

In Gasport, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gasport had a median family income of $45,313.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Gasport ($50). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Gasport Housing

About 71% of housing units in Gasport are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction. Typical rents in Gasport are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state.

Commuting

In Gasport, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 17%Gasport Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Gasport, NY

Comparing Gasport 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
Age of the Population88
Senior Citizens79
Well-Paid Single Women62
Well-Paid Single Men63
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity42
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better86
People Above Poverty86
Median Family Income74
College Educated Adults73

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times56
Public Transportation Use42
Working at Home43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Affordability of Rents59
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Property Taxes16
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