Ovid, NY

Ovid, New York

Ovid, New York, in Seneca county, is 42 miles SW of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 105 miles E of Buffalo, New York. There are an estimated 612 people in the village.

The People and Families of Ovid

In Ovid, about 48% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Ovid. The kids here are young and many. In the village, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, Ovid isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ovid had a median family income of $35,625.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Ovid Housing

Approximately 61% of housing in Ovid 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 Ovid. 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 Ovid.

Commuting

In Ovid, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 8%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Ovid, NY

Comparing Ovid to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Ovid Almanac

Ovid Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Ovid Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Ovid, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Ovid Public Libraries

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Ovid High Schools (2004)

SOUTH SENECA HS
7263 S MAIN ST
607-869-9636
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 344 students.

Ovid Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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