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Mexico, NY


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Mexico, New York

Mexico, New York, in Oswego county, is 28 miles N of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 139 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village is included in the Syracuse metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 1,572 people lived in Mexico.

The People and Families of Mexico

In Mexico, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mexico had a median family income of $41,696. Significantly, more adults in Mexico have earned college degrees than have people in most other villages in New York.

Political Inclinations

Mexico residents donated more money ($250) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the village.

Mexico Housing

An estimated 61% of living spaces in Mexico 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 Mexico, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Mexico, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Mexico College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Mexico, NY

Comparing Mexico 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
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Well-Paid Single Women84
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men63
Age of the Population43
Senior Citizens44
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults95
Median Family Income63
People in Middle Class or Better53
People Above Poverty53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use73
Working at Home65
Short Commute Times56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
People Living Alone67
Affordability of Rents48
Affordability of Property Taxes28
Housing Recently Built12
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