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Ravena, NY


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Ravena, New York

Ravena, New York, in Albany county, is 13 miles S of Albany, New York (center to center) and 119 miles N of New York, New York. The village is considered part of the Albany - Schenectady - Troy metropolitan area. Ravena has a population of 3,369.

The People and Families of Ravena

In Ravena, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ravena had a median family income of $54,875.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Ravena ($400). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

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

Ravena Housing

About 59% of housing units in Ravena are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Ravena, 91% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Ravena are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Ravena Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Ravena Well-Paid Single Women
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Ravena Low Property Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Ravena Walking and Biking to Work
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Ravena Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Ravena Well-Paid Single Men
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Ravena Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Ravena, NY

Comparing Ravena 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
Well-Paid Single Women106
Well-Paid Single Men96
Racial Diversity87
Female Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Senior Citizens55
Male Share of the Population44
Age of the Population43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income96
People in Middle Class or Better85
College Educated Adults73
People Above Poverty75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use106
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times46
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
People Living Alone67
Housing Recently Built47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Affordability of Rents36
Affordability of Property Taxes28

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime99

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