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Gouverneur, NY


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Gouverneur, New York

Gouverneur, New York, in St Lawrence county, is 86 miles N of Utica, New York (center to center) and 198 miles NE of Buffalo, New York. The village is home to some 4,263 residents.

The People and Families of Gouverneur

In Gouverneur, about 53% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gouverneur had a median family income of $29,192.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Gouverneur.

Gouverneur Housing

According to the 2000 census, 54% of the housing in Gouverneur was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the village as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Gouverneur, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the village. In Gouverneur you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Gouverneur, 86% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyGouverneur Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Gouverneur Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 11%Gouverneur Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Gouverneur, NY

Comparing Gouverneur 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
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Racial Diversity75
Female Share of the Population77
Male Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens44
Well-Paid Single Men31
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults41
People Above Poverty31
Median Family Income21
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use105
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home33
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Rents69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Affordability of Property Taxes310
Housing Recently Built11

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