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Ogdensburg, New York

Ogdensburg, New York, in St Lawrence county, is 110 miles N of Utica, New York (center to center) and 210 miles NE of Buffalo, New York. The city contains a population of approximately 12,364.

The People and Families of Ogdensburg

In Ogdensburg, about 36% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Ogdensburg.

Approximately 15% of Ogdensburg is non-white. Ogdensburg offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ogdensburg had a median family income of $36,236.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Ogdensburg favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $4,670. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Ogdensburg Housing

Ogdensburg has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 60% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Ogdensburg, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for New York. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Ogdensburg the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Ogdensburg, 89% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Ogdensburg can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyOgdensburg Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyOgdensburg Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Ogdensburg Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Ogdensburg Low Violent Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Ogdensburg Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Ogdensburg Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Ogdensburg, NY

Comparing Ogdensburg 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 Population1010
Racial Diversity99
Well-Paid Single Men54
Age of the Population53
Senior Citizens43
Children Under 5 Years Old12
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty21
Median Family Income21
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use64
Working at Home55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime108
Low Property Crime31

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