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Macedon, NY


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Macedon, New York

Macedon, New York is 17 miles E of Rochester, New York (center to center) and 80 miles E of Buffalo, New York. It is in Wayne county. The village is part of the Rochester metro area. The population of Macedon is 1,496.

The People and Families of Macedon

In Macedon, about 64% of adults are married. Macedon, compared to the great majority of similar-sized villages, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Macedon had a median family income of $55,288.

Political Inclinations

Among Macedon political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $6,900. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

Macedon Housing

Of the housing in Macedon, approximately 72% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the village. Macedon offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Macedon, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Macedon Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Macedon Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Macedon Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Macedon People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Macedon, NY

Comparing Macedon 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
Well-Paid Single Men96
Well-Paid Single Women95
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Male Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity53
Age of the Population32
Female Share of the Population32
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income96
People in Middle Class or Better96
College Educated Adults85
People Above Poverty86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use52
Working at Home43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Housing Recently Built69
People Living Alone45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Rents37
Affordability of Property Taxes16
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