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North Collins, NY


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North Collins, New York

North Collins, New York, in Erie county, is 20 miles S of Buffalo, New York. The village is included in the Buffalo - Niagara Falls metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 1,079 people lived in North Collins.

The People and Families of North Collins

In North Collins, about 54% of adults are married.

North Collins is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Collins had a median family income of $47,679.

Political Inclinations

North Collins residents donated more money ($2,750) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the village.

North Collins Housing

An estimated 80% of living spaces in North Collins are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the village. North Collins housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. In general, the village offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In North Collins, 93% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in North Collins.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%North Collins Well-Paid Single Men
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 15%North Collins Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of North Collins, NY

Comparing North Collins 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
Male Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men96
Well-Paid Single Women84
Racial Diversity86
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Female Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income84
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better63
College Educated Adults52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home66
Short Commute Times45
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Rents59
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Affordability of Property Taxes16
Housing Recently Built11
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