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Philadelphia, New York, in Jefferson county, is 76 miles N of Utica, New York (center to center) and 181 miles NE of Buffalo, New York. The village is home to some 1,519 residents.
In Philadelphia, about 64% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Philadelphia tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this village.
In 2000, Philadelphia had a median family income of $30,078.
The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Philadelphia.
According to the 2000 census, 33% of the housing in Philadelphia was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the village have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Philadelphia, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the village. In Philadelphia you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.
In Philadelphia, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Philadelphia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 1% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 2% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
Comparing Philadelphia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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