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Middleport, NY


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Middleport, New York

Middleport, New York, in Niagara county, is 20 miles NE of Amherst, New York (center to center) and 30 miles NE of Buffalo, New York. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Buffalo - Niagara Falls metropolitan area. Middleport contains a population of approximately 1,917.

The People and Families of Middleport

In Middleport, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Middleport had a median family income of $44,712.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Middleport favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the village.

Middleport Housing

Middleport has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 66% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the village might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Middleport, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in the village tend toward the low side for New York.

Commuting

In Middleport, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 16%Middleport Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Middleport, NY

Comparing Middleport 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 Women73
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men63
Racial Diversity64
Senior Citizens56
Age of the Population43
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty75
Median Family Income74
People in Middle Class or Better64
College Educated Adults41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use52
Short Commute Times46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Rents59
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Property Taxes28
Housing Recently Built13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime88
Low Property Crime43
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