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Orchard Park, NY


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Orchard Park, New York

Orchard Park, New York, in Erie county, is 9 miles S of Cheektowaga, New York (center to center) and 10 miles SE of Buffalo, New York. The village is conveniently located inside the Buffalo - Niagara Falls metropolitan area. There are an estimated 3,294 people in Orchard Park.

The People and Families of Orchard Park

In Orchard Park, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Orchard Park had a median family income of $70,483. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Orchard Park. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the village, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($53,030) in Orchard Park. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Orchard Park Housing

Approximately 65% of housing in Orchard Park is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Orchard Park, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyOrchard Park College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyOrchard Park Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyOrchard Park Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Orchard Park Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Orchard Park Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Orchard Park People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Orchard Park, NY

Comparing Orchard Park 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 Men108
Well-Paid Single Women109
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens89
Female Share of the Population66
Racial Diversity53
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income107
People in Middle Class or Better97
People Above Poverty98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use72
Walking and Biking to Work54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built47
Affordability of Rents26
Affordability of Property Taxes14

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