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Jamestown West, NY


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Jamestown West, New York

Jamestown West has a population of 2,535.

The People and Families of Jamestown West

In Jamestown West, about 60% of adults are married.

Jamestown West benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jamestown West had a median family income of $52,688. To its credit, the people in Jamestown West value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Jamestown West Housing

About 81% of housing units in Jamestown West are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Jamestown West, 94% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the town. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere. Commuting to work is generally easier in Jamestown West than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyJamestown West Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Jamestown West College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Jamestown West People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Jamestown West Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Jamestown West, NY

Comparing Jamestown West 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
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Well-Paid Single Women84
Well-Paid Single Men84
Female Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity42
Male Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults96
People in Middle Class or Better96
Median Family Income95
People Above Poverty86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home55
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
People Living Alone56
Housing Recently Built36
Affordability of Rents37
Affordability of Property Taxes27
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