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Rifton, NY


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Rifton, New York

Rifton, New York, in Ulster county, is 43 miles NW of Danbury, Connecticut (center to center) and 76 miles N of New York, New York. The town contains a population of approximately 501.

The People and Families of Rifton

In Rifton, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rifton had a median family income of $49,643. Rifton has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in the town.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Rifton.

Rifton Housing

Rifton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 88% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Rifton the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Rifton, 95% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the town do a lot of driving.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyRifton Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyRifton People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Rifton Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 6%Rifton Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Rifton Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Rifton, NY

Comparing Rifton 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 Women108
Well-Paid Single Men108
Age of the Population88
Female Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity74
Senior Citizens55
Male Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income85
College Educated Adults84

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home65
Short Commute Times24
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Affordability of Rents48
Affordability of Property Taxes310
Housing Recently Built35
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