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Oriskany, New York

Oriskany, New York, in Oneida county, is 6 miles NW of Utica, New York (center to center) and 177 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The village is located in the Utica - Rome metropolitan area. Oriskany has a population of 1,459.

The People and Families of Oriskany

In Oriskany, about 54% of adults are married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Oriskany, in comparison to similar villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oriskany had a median family income of $45,066.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Oriskany gave more campaign money ($400) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Oriskany is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Oriskany Housing

Owners occupy 72% of the housing units in Oriskany. On average, the construction date of housing in the village is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Oriskany, 95% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Oriskany, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

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Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Oriskany Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Oriskany, NY

Comparing Oriskany 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women95
Age of the Population88
Senior Citizens89
Well-Paid Single Men63
Racial Diversity31
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better75
Median Family Income74
College Educated Adults63
People Above Poverty64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use72
Working at Home43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Rents48
Housing Recently Built35
Affordability of Property Taxes16
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime88
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Path to boat house (Summit Park) between 1900 and 1910

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Path to boat house (Summit Park) between 1900 and 1910

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