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Odessa, NY


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Odessa, New York

Odessa, New York, in Schuyler county, is 59 miles SW of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 113 miles E of Buffalo, New York. There are 617 residents in the village.

The People and Families of Odessa

In Odessa, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Odessa had a median family income of $51,429. Lots of residents of Odessa prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Odessa Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Odessa that were owner-occupied was 72%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas.

Commuting

In Odessa, 86% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Odessa Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Odessa Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Odessa, NY

Comparing Odessa 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 Women106
Well-Paid Single Men85
Female Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity64
Age of the Population54
Senior Citizens44
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults85
Median Family Income85
People in Middle Class or Better85
People Above Poverty75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use106
Working at Home109
Short Commute Times56
Walking and Biking to Work44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
People Living Alone67
Affordability of Rents48
Affordability of Property Taxes28
Housing Recently Built24
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