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Ilion, NY


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Ilion, New York

Ilion, New York, in Herkimer county, is 11 miles SE of Utica, New York (center to center) and 163 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The village is located in the Utica - Rome metropolitan area. Ilion has a population of 8,610.

The People and Families of Ilion

In Ilion, about 50% of adults are married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Ilion, in comparison to similar villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ilion had a median family income of $38,203.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Ilion gave more campaign money ($250) to Ralph Nader than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Ilion Housing

Owners occupy 60% of the housing units in Ilion. On average, the construction date of housing in the village is earlier than you'll find in most places. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Ilion is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. One of the strengths of the village is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Ilion, 90% of commuters drive to work. Ilion is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyIlion Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Ilion Low Property Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Ilion Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Ilion, NY

Comparing Ilion 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 Population910
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Well-Paid Single Men32
Racial Diversity23
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults54
Median Family Income32
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use64
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Affordability of Property Taxes48
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime97
Low Violent Crime86

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