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Port Byron, NY


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Port Byron, New York

Port Byron, New York, in Cayuga county, is 24 miles W of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 114 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village is considered part of the Syracuse metropolitan area. Port Byron has a population of 1,297.

The People and Families of Port Byron

In Port Byron, about 50% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Port Byron had a median family income of $37,054.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of the village are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Port Byron Housing

About 74% of housing units in Port Byron are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the village has been around for years. Typical rents in Port Byron are affordable, at least compared to other villages in the state.

Commuting

In Port Byron, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Port Byron Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Port Byron Low Property Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Port Byron Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 18%Port Byron Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Port Byron, NY

Comparing Port Byron 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
Racial Diversity75
Senior Citizens66
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Age of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Well-Paid Single Men41

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better53
People Above Poverty53
College Educated Adults41
Median Family Income42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use95
Walking and Biking to Work66
Short Commute Times56
Working at Home43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Affordability of Rents59
People Living Alone34
Housing Recently Built24
Affordability of Property Taxes28

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime1010
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