Hancock, NY

Hancock, New York

Hancock, New York, in Delaware county, is 42 miles NE of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 102 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The village has a population of 1,189.

The People and Families of Hancock

In Hancock, about 50% of adults are married.

Hancock benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hancock had a median family income of $36,083. An unusual characteristic of Hancock is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Hancock ($250). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Hancock Housing

About 63% of housing units in Hancock are owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Much of the housing in Hancock has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in Hancock are affordable, at least compared to other villages in the state. Homeowners in the village benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other villages in New York.

Commuting

In Hancock, 74% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 8%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 8%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Hancock, NY

Comparing Hancock 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
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
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
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Hancock Almanac

Hancock Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Hancock Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Hancock, 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

Hancock Public Libraries

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Hancock High Schools (2004)

HANCOCK JSHS
67 EDUCATION LN
607-637-1306
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 328 students.

Hancock Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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