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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.
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.
In 2000, Port Dickinson had a median family income of $44,779. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Port Dickinson.
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.
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).
Port Dickinson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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|---|---|---|
| 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% | |
Comparing Port Dickinson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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