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Hornell, NY


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Hornell, New York

Hornell, New York, in Steuben county, is 57 miles S of Rochester, New York (center to center) and 73 miles SE of Buffalo, New York. As of the year 2000 census, 9,019 people lived in Hornell.

The People and Families of Hornell

In Hornell, about 45% of adults are married. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in Hornell; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hornell had a median family income of $35,000.

Political Inclinations

Hornell residents donated more money ($650) 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 city.

Hornell Housing

An estimated 55% of living spaces in Hornell are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. In general, Hornell offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the city compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Hornell, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyHornell Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 14%Hornell Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Hornell, NY

Comparing Hornell 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
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population42
Racial Diversity45
Male Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults32
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income21
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use85
Working at Home44
Walking and Biking to Work36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Housing Recently Built13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime74
Low Violent Crime21

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