Port Dickinson, NY

Port Dickinson, New York

Port Dickinson, New York, in Broome county, is 52 miles N of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 132 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. Part of the surrounding Binghamton metro area, the village is not an isolated village. Port Dickinson is home to some 1,697 residents.

The People and Families of Port Dickinson

In Port Dickinson, about 50% of adults are married. People in Port Dickinson 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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Port Dickinson had a median family income of $44,779. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Port Dickinson.

Port Dickinson Housing

According to the 2000 census, 58% of the housing in Port Dickinson was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the village as the average housing age is high.

Commuting

In Port Dickinson, 95% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in Port Dickinson let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Port Dickinson, NY

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Port Dickinson Almanac

Port Dickinson Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Port Dickinson Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Port Dickinson, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Port Dickinson Colleges

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