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Northville, NY


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Northville, New York

Northville, New York, in Fulton county, is 30 miles NW of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 169 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The village has a population of 1,139.

The People and Families of Northville

In Northville, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Northville had a median family income of $44,792. An unusual characteristic of Northville is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Northville ($300). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Northville are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Northville Housing

About 66% of housing units in Northville are owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Much of the housing in Northville has been around for years.

Commuting

In Northville, 82% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyNorthville Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Northville Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Northville Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Northville, NY

Comparing Northville 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 Citizens89
Age of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women84
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Well-Paid Single Men74
Female Share of the Population66
Racial Diversity63
Male Share of the Population55

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults85
Median Family Income74
People in Middle Class or Better74
People Above Poverty43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use94
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times46
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Rents48
Affordability of Property Taxes28
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime99
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