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Greece, NY


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Greece, New York

Greece, New York, in Monroe county, is 5 miles NW of Rochester, New York (center to center) and 64 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Rochester metropolitan area. Greece contains a population of approximately 14,614.

The People and Families of Greece

In Greece, about 56% of adults are married.

Greece boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Greece had a median family income of $54,608.

Greece Housing

Greece has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 76% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Greece, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 13%Greece Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Greece, NY

Comparing Greece 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 Population109
Senior Citizens99
Well-Paid Single Women87
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men76
Racial Diversity56
Male Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income75
College Educated Adults65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use74
Walking and Biking to Work67
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Housing Recently Built58
Affordability of Rents46
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

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