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Harrisville, New York

Harrisville, New York, in Lewis county, is 72 miles N of Utica, New York (center to center) and 198 miles NE of Buffalo, New York. There are 653 residents in the village.

The People and Families of Harrisville

In Harrisville, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Harrisville had a median family income of $32,946.

Harrisville Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Harrisville that were owner-occupied was 74%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Harrisville. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the village has going for it. Compared to most villages in the state, Harrisville has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Harrisville, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
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Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
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Comparative Profile of Harrisville, NY

Comparing Harrisville 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
Female Share of the Population89
Age of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women63
Senior Citizens67
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Well-Paid Single Men52
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better52
College Educated Adults41
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use83
Working at Home55
Short Commute Times35
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Rents710
Affordability of Property Taxes410
Housing Recently Built11
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