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Ossining, NY


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Ossining, New York

Ossining, New York, in Westchester county, is 10 miles NW of White Plains, New York (center to center) and 29 miles N of New York, New York. The village is located in the New York metropolitan area. Ossining has a population of 24,010.

The People and Families of Ossining

In Ossining, about 41% of adults are married.

Approximately 40% of Ossining is non-white. No single racial group represents the village, a village where diversity is valued.

You'll notice more men than women in Ossining compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ossining had a median family income of $60,179. This village has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Ossining gave more campaign money ($26,620) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Ossining Housing

Owners occupy 52% of the housing units in Ossining. On average, the construction date of housing in the village is earlier than you'll find in most places. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Ossining is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Ossining, 76% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to Ossining, try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyOssining Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyOssining Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Ossining Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Ossining, NY

Comparing Ossining 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
Racial Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women76
Age of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Senior Citizens32
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income76
People in Middle Class or Better65
People Above Poverty54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work46
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Housing Recently Built26
Affordability of Rents24
Affordability of Property Taxes12

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