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Newfane, NY


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Newfane, New York

Newfane, New York, in Niagara county, is 20 miles N of Amherst, New York (center to center) and 29 miles N of Buffalo, New York. The town is part of the Buffalo - Niagara Falls metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 3,129 people people live in Newfane.

The People and Families of Newfane

In Newfane, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Newfane had a median family income of $48,869.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($250) in Newfane than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Newfane Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Newfane, about 79% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the town is one place with an advantage over most places in New York.

Commuting

In Newfane, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 12%Newfane Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Newfane, NY

Comparing Newfane 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
Senior Citizens78
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women62
Age of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Men62
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Male Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity42

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better86
Median Family Income84
People Above Poverty64
College Educated Adults52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work54
Working at Home54
Public Transportation Use41

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Affordability of Rents59
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built35
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Property Taxes27

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