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Nelliston, NY


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Nelliston, New York

Nelliston, New York, in Montgomery county, is 33 miles E of Utica, New York (center to center) and 153 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Albany - Schenectady - Troy metropolitan area. Nelliston contains a population of approximately 622.

The People and Families of Nelliston

In Nelliston, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Nelliston had a median family income of $35,875. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Nelliston.

Nelliston Housing

Nelliston has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 80% 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. Rents in Nelliston tend toward the low side for New York. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the village the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Nelliston, 90% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of Nelliston do a lot of driving.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyNelliston Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 17%Nelliston Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Nelliston, NY

Comparing Nelliston 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 Citizens89
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men41
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Racial Diversity21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty64
People in Middle Class or Better31
Median Family Income31
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Rents59
People Living Alone56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Affordability of Property Taxes310
Housing Recently Built12
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