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Holland, NY


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Holland, New York

Holland, New York, in Erie county, is 21 miles SE of Cheektowaga, New York (center to center) and 24 miles SE of Buffalo, New York. The town is included in the Buffalo - Niagara Falls metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 1,261 people lived in Holland.

The People and Families of Holland

In Holland, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Holland had a median family income of $56,806.

Political Inclinations

Holland residents donated more money ($2,200) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Holland Housing

An estimated 67% of living spaces in Holland are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The town housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Living alone is quite feasible in Holland, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Holland, 89% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in the town.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Holland Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Holland Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Holland Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Holland, NY

Comparing Holland 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
Well-Paid Single Men96
Well-Paid Single Women95
Male Share of the Population78
Age of the Population54
Female Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens44
Racial Diversity42
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income96
College Educated Adults84
People in Middle Class or Better63
People Above Poverty64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home66
Short Commute Times35
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
People Living Alone77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Rents37
Housing Recently Built24
Affordability of Property Taxes27
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