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Medina, NY


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Medina, New York

Medina, New York, in Orleans county, is 24 miles NE of Amherst, New York (center to center) and 33 miles NE of Buffalo, New York. The village is included in the Rochester metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 6,415 people lived in Medina.

The People and Families of Medina

In Medina, about 46% of adults are married. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in Medina; the village has more single adults than most places of its size.

In the village, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Medina had a median family income of $37,857.

Political Inclinations

Medina residents donated more money ($5) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the village.

Medina Housing

An estimated 59% of living spaces in Medina 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 Medina, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Medina, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Medina, NY

Comparing Medina 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens88
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Racial Diversity78
Age of the Population53
Well-Paid Single Men32
Male Share of the Population11

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults32
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home65
Short Commute Times67
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Affordability of Property Taxes48
Housing Recently Built13
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