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Horseheads, NY


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Horseheads, New York

Horseheads, New York is 69 miles SW of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 116 miles SE of Buffalo, New York. It is in Chemung county. The village is part of the Elmira metro area. The population of Horseheads is 6,452.

The People and Families of Horseheads

In Horseheads, about 55% of adults are married.

Horseheads has disproportionaly more women residents than most villages. Seniors are common in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Horseheads had a median family income of $44,971.

Political Inclinations

Among Horseheads political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $5,050. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

Horseheads Housing

Of the housing in Horseheads, approximately 66% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the village is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Property taxes in Horseheads are low by New York standards.

Commuting

In Horseheads, 93% of commuters drive to work. The village features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 6%Horseheads Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Horseheads Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 15%Horseheads Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Horseheads, NY

Comparing Horseheads 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
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population99
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women65
Well-Paid Single Men54
Racial Diversity34
Male Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better65
People Above Poverty65
College Educated Adults54
Median Family Income54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use64
Working at Home55
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Rents67
Affordability of Property Taxes59
Housing Recently Built36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime108
Low Property Crime63

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