Greene, NY

Greene, New York

Greene, New York, in Chenango county, is 53 miles S of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 137 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The village contains a population of approximately 1,701.

The People and Families of Greene

In Greene, about 50% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Greene, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Greene had a median family income of $40,917.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Greene favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the village.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Greene.

Greene Housing

Greene has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 50% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the village might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Greene, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in the village tend toward the low side for New York.

Commuting

In Greene, 86% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Greene, NY

Comparing Greene to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Greene Almanac

Greene Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Greene Public Libraries

More Information for Librarians

Greene Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Greene residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Greene, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Greene High Schools (2004)

GREENE HS
40 S CANAL ST
607-656-4161
Serves 421 students.

Greene Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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