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Mohawk, New York

Mohawk, New York, in Herkimer county, is 13 miles SE of Utica, New York (center to center) and 163 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The village is in the Utica - Rome area. There are 2,660 residents in Mohawk.

The People and Families of Mohawk

In Mohawk, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mohawk had a median family income of $39,185.

Political Inclinations

Mohawk folks tended to give their money ($425) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Mohawk Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Mohawk that were owner-occupied was 62%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Mohawk. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the village has going for it. Compared to most villages in the state, Mohawk has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Mohawk, 92% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about the village is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyMohawk Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Mohawk Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Mohawk Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 16%Mohawk Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Mohawk, NY

Comparing Mohawk 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
Age of the Population88
Senior Citizens79
Well-Paid Single Women73
Well-Paid Single Men63
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity53
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty75
College Educated Adults73
People in Middle Class or Better63
Median Family Income52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use105
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work65
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Rents710
Affordability of Property Taxes29
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Housing Recently Built13
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