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Penn Yan, NY


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Penn Yan, New York

Penn Yan, New York, in Yates county, is 44 miles SE of Rochester, New York (center to center) and 93 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village is home to some 5,219 residents.

The People and Families of Penn Yan

In Penn Yan, about 44% of adults are married. People in Penn Yan have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The village somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in Penn Yan than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Penn Yan had a median family income of $39,087.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($900) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Penn Yan. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

Penn Yan Housing

According to the 2000 census, 57% of the housing in Penn Yan was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the village as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Penn Yan, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the village.

Commuting

In Penn Yan, 84% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Penn Yan it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyPenn Yan Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 15%Penn Yan Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 16%Penn Yan Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Penn Yan, NY

Comparing Penn Yan 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
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Well-Paid Single Men42
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty42
College Educated Adults33
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home98
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Affordability of Rents89
Affordability of Property Taxes48
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime76
Low Property Crime74

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