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Rapids, NY


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Rapids, New York

Rapids has a population of 1,356.

The People and Families of Rapids

In Rapids, about 57% of adults are married.

You'll notice more men than women in Rapids compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rapids had a median family income of $42,067.

Rapids Housing

Owners occupy 90% of the housing units in Rapids. The average age of the housing in the town is relatively low.

Commuting

In Rapids, 100% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Rapids, NY

Comparing Rapids 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
Male Share of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Well-Paid Single Men74
Well-Paid Single Women62
Racial Diversity52
Age of the Population32
Female Share of the Population21
Senior Citizens21

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty86
People in Middle Class or Better85
Median Family Income63
College Educated Adults52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times56
Public Transportation Use31
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Rents48
People Living Alone34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Affordability of Property Taxes15
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