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Ripley, NY


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Ripley, New York

Ripley, New York, in Chautauqua county, is 21 miles NE of Erie, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 60 miles SW of Buffalo, New York. The town is conveniently located inside the Jamestown metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,030 people in Ripley.

The People and Families of Ripley

In Ripley, about 58% of adults are married.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Ripley than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ripley had a median family income of $37,188.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Ripley Housing

Approximately 69% of housing in Ripley is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Ripley. The town is known in New York for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Ripley.

Commuting

In Ripley, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyRipley Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyRipley Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 19%Ripley Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Ripley, NY

Comparing Ripley 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 Population99
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Well-Paid Single Men52
Racial Diversity42
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better63
People Above Poverty64
Median Family Income42
College Educated Adults31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use83
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work54
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Affordability of Rents810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Property Taxes310
Housing Recently Built12
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