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Newark Valley, New York

Newark Valley, New York, in Tioga county, is 57 miles S of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 144 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village is considered part of the Binghamton metropolitan area. Newark Valley has a population of 1,071.

The People and Families of Newark Valley

In Newark Valley, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Newark Valley had a median family income of $42,604. To its credit, the people in Newark Valley value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of the village is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Newark Valley ($1,375). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Newark Valley Housing

About 71% of housing units in Newark Valley are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the village has been around for years. Typical rents in Newark Valley are affordable, at least compared to other villages in the state.

Commuting

In Newark Valley, 85% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 15%Newark Valley Affordability of Rents
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Newark Valley College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Newark Valley Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Newark Valley, NY

Comparing Newark Valley 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
Well-Paid Single Men85
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women73
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Racial Diversity53
Senior Citizens55
Age of the Population43
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults96
People in Middle Class or Better85
Median Family Income63
People Above Poverty53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use94
Walking and Biking to Work76
Short Commute Times77

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
People Living Alone67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Affordability of Rents59
Affordability of Property Taxes27
Housing Recently Built13
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