Kenmore, NY

Kenmore, New York

Kenmore, New York, in Erie county, is 5 miles N of Buffalo, New York. The village is part of the Buffalo - Niagara Falls metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 16,426 people people live in Kenmore.

The People and Families of Kenmore

In Kenmore, about 51% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Kenmore, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kenmore had a median family income of $53,155.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($6,500) in Kenmore than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the village.

Kenmore Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Kenmore, about 67% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the village were built is earlier than in most places.

Commuting

In Kenmore, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 18%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 18%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Kenmore, NY

Comparing Kenmore to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Kenmore Almanac

Kenmore Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Kenmore Public Libraries

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Kenmore Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Kenmore residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Kenmore, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Kenmore Hospitals

KENMORE MERCY HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
2950 ELMWOOD AVENUE
(716) 447-6100
Emergency Service: Yes

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