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Moravia, NY


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Moravia, New York

Moravia, New York, in Cayuga county, is 27 miles SW of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 125 miles E of Buffalo, New York. Part of the surrounding Syracuse metro area, the village is not an isolated village. Moravia is home to some 1,363 residents.

The People and Families of Moravia

In Moravia, about 51% of adults are married.

There are more females than males in Moravia than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Moravia had a median family income of $41,513.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Moravia.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of the village can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the village.

Moravia Housing

According to the 2000 census, 64% of the housing in Moravia was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the village as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Moravia, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the village. In Moravia you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Moravia, 80% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 10%Moravia Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 12%Moravia Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Moravia, NY

Comparing Moravia 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 Population910
Well-Paid Single Women73
Senior Citizens78
Well-Paid Single Men63
Age of the Population66
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity21
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
Median Family Income63
College Educated Adults62
People in Middle Class or Better53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Public Transportation Use83
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work76

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Rents610
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Property Taxes29
Housing Recently Built13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime87
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