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Interlaken, NY


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Interlaken, New York

Interlaken, New York, in Seneca county, is 41 miles SW of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 110 miles E of Buffalo, New York. As of the year 2000 census, 674 people lived in Interlaken.

The People and Families of Interlaken

In Interlaken, about 55% of adults are married.

In Interlaken, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Interlaken had a median family income of $40,625.

Political Inclinations

Interlaken residents donated more money ($250) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the village.

Interlaken Housing

An estimated 67% of living spaces in Interlaken are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The village housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Living alone is quite feasible in Interlaken, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, the village offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Interlaken compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Interlaken, 84% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the village is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Interlaken Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Interlaken Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Interlaken Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Interlaken, NY

Comparing Interlaken 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 Population1010
Senior Citizens89
Age of the Population66
Racial Diversity64
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Well-Paid Single Men31
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults85
Median Family Income52
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use94
Working at Home88
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
People Living Alone67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Rents59
Affordability of Property Taxes310
Housing Recently Built13
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