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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.
In Horseheads, about 55% of adults are married.
Horseheads has disproportionaly more women residents than most villages. Seniors are common in the village.
In 2000, Horseheads had a median family income of $44,971.
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.
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.
In Horseheads, 93% of commuters drive to work. The village features shorter commuting times than most similar places.
Comparing Horseheads to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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