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Mattydale, New York

Introduction to Mattydale, New York

Mattydale, New York, in Onondaga county, is 3 miles N of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 139 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The town, which is part of the Syracuse metropolitan statistical area (MSA), has roughly 6,367 residents.

Mattydale History

The community of Mattydale was named after a farm that belonged to Frank Matty. The hamlet of Mattydale is situated in Onondaga County, which was part of Albany County in 1693. In 1794 Onondaga County was established, which at the time included the City of Syracuse, 15 villages, and 19 towns.

Mattydale and Nearby Attractions

  • Chittenango Falls State Park
  • Lorenzo State Historic Site
  • Canastota Canal Town Museum
  • Rosamond Gifford Zoo
  • Green Lakes State Park
  • International Boxing Hall of Fame

Things To Do In Mattydale

Parks offering recreational opportunities near Mattydale include Oneida Shores County Park, Battle Island State Park, and Clark Reservation State Park. The Salt Museum has exhibits on the salt industry in the area. Other museums nearby include Everson Museum of Art, Erie Canal Museum, and H. Lee White Marine Museum. Harriet Tubman Home and Fort Ontario State Historic Site are places of historical interest near the village.

Mattydale Transportation

Flights are available from Syracuse Hancock International Airport.

Mattydale Higher Education

Le Moyne College, Syracuse University, Onondaga Community College, and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry are located nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 8%Mattydale Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Mattydale Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Mattydale, NY

Comparing Mattydale 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
Senior Citizens77
Female Share of the Population66
Age of the Population64
Male Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men53
Racial Diversity45
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income43
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use74
Working at Home54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes48
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
Housing Recently Built25
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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