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Otego, NY


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Otego, New York

Otego, New York, in Otsego county, is 48 miles S of Utica, New York (center to center) and 126 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. There are an estimated 1,052 people in the village.

The People and Families of Otego

In Otego, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Otego had a median family income of $47,321. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Otego.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,450) in Otego. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Otego Housing

Approximately 69% of housing in Otego is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the village than you'll find in other villages.

Commuting

In Otego, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Otego College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Otego Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Otego, NY

Comparing Otego 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 Women95
Female Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity75
Well-Paid Single Men74
Age of the Population55
Senior Citizens45
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults96
Median Family Income84
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home66
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Rents48
Housing Recently Built24
Affordability of Property Taxes27
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