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Port Leyden, NY


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Port Leyden, New York

Port Leyden, New York, in Lewis county, is 33 miles N of Utica, New York (center to center) and 184 miles E of Buffalo, New York. There are 665 residents in the village.

The People and Families of Port Leyden

In Port Leyden, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Port Leyden had a median family income of $30,781.

Port Leyden Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Port Leyden that were owner-occupied was 61%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Port Leyden has going for it. Compared to most villages in the state, the village has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Port Leyden, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyPort Leyden Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 7%Port Leyden Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Port Leyden, NY

Comparing Port Leyden 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 Citizens89
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population66
Age of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Well-Paid Single Men31
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income21
People Above Poverty21
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use52
Working at Home55
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Rents610
Affordability of Property Taxes410
Housing Recently Built13
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