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Ovid, NY


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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):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 8%Ovid Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 17%Ovid Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Ovid, NY

Comparing Ovid 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
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Female Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity75
Well-Paid Single Women73
Well-Paid Single Men62
Senior Citizens56
Male Share of the Population32
Age of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults84
People Above Poverty53
Median Family Income31
People in Middle Class or Better31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use83
Short Commute Times46
Walking and Biking to Work22
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents59
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Property Taxes310
Housing Recently Built11
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