Palenville, NY

Palenville, New York

Palenville, New York, in Greene county, is 35 miles SW of Albany, New York (center to center) and 99 miles N of New York, New York. The town is home to some 1,120 residents.

The People and Families of Palenville

In Palenville, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Palenville had a median family income of $51,250. Home-based work is more common in Palenville than in most places.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Palenville. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Palenville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 75% of the housing in Palenville was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. On average, homes in Palenville have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Palenville, 83% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Palenville, NY

Comparing Palenville 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
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Palenville Almanac

Palenville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Palenville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Palenville residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Palenville Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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