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Marcellus, NY


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Marcellus, New York

Marcellus, New York, in Onondaga county, is 10 miles SW of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 128 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village is included in the Syracuse metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 1,826 people lived in Marcellus.

The People and Families of Marcellus

In Marcellus, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marcellus had a median family income of $57,143. Significantly, more adults in Marcellus have earned college degrees than have people in most other villages in New York.

Political Inclinations

Marcellus residents donated more money ($2,750) 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.

Marcellus Housing

An estimated 52% of living spaces in Marcellus 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 Marcellus, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Marcellus, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Marcellus Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Marcellus College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Marcellus Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Marcellus Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Marcellus Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Marcellus People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Marcellus, NY

Comparing Marcellus 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 Women107
Well-Paid Single Men96
Female Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens67
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Age of the Population54
Racial Diversity42
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults108
Median Family Income96
People in Middle Class or Better96
People Above Poverty86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use94
Short Commute Times57
Walking and Biking to Work55
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Rents48
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Housing Recently Built35
Affordability of Property Taxes16
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