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Oriskany Falls, New York

Oriskany Falls, New York, in Oneida county, is 16 miles SW of Utica, New York (center to center) and 166 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The village is conveniently located inside the Utica - Rome metropolitan area. There are an estimated 698 people in Oriskany Falls.

The People and Families of Oriskany Falls

In Oriskany Falls, about 48% of adults are married. In Oriskany Falls, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the village isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oriskany Falls had a median family income of $38,750.

Oriskany Falls Housing

Approximately 57% of housing in Oriskany Falls is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the village than you'll find in other villages. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Oriskany Falls. The village is known in New York for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Oriskany Falls.

Commuting

In Oriskany Falls, 82% of commuters drive to work. The village is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyOriskany Falls Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 15%Oriskany Falls Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 16%Oriskany Falls Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Oriskany Falls, NY

Comparing Oriskany Falls 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
Senior Citizens78
Male Share of the Population67
Age of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men52
Racial Diversity31
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income52
People in Middle Class or Better42
People Above Poverty32
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents59
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Affordability of Property Taxes29
Housing Recently Built11
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