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Oakfield, NY


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Oakfield, New York

Oakfield, New York, in Genesee county, is 25 miles E of Amherst, New York (center to center) and 33 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village is included in the Rochester metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 1,805 people lived in Oakfield.

The People and Families of Oakfield

In Oakfield, about 58% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oakfield had a median family income of $45,270.

Political Inclinations

Oakfield residents donated more money ($1,000) 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.

Oakfield Housing

An estimated 71% of living spaces in Oakfield are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The village housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.

Commuting

In Oakfield, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Oakfield Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Oakfield, NY

Comparing Oakfield 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 Women84
Well-Paid Single Men74
Male Share of the Population66
Racial Diversity64
Female Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income74
People in Middle Class or Better64
College Educated Adults52
People Above Poverty54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use105
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Rents48
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Property Taxes28
Housing Recently Built11
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