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Seneca Falls, New York

Seneca Falls, New York, in Seneca county, is 34 miles W of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 105 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village has a population of 6,861.

The People and Families of Seneca Falls

In Seneca Falls, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Seneca Falls had a median family income of $49,280.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Seneca Falls gave more campaign money ($1,750) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Seneca Falls is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Seneca Falls Housing

Owners occupy 64% of the housing units in Seneca Falls. On average, the construction date of housing in the village is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Seneca Falls, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophySeneca Falls Low Property Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 16%Seneca Falls Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Seneca Falls Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Seneca Falls, NY

Comparing Seneca Falls 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 Citizens77
Age of the Population75
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men54
Female Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity34
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults65
Median Family Income64
People in Middle Class or Better54
People Above Poverty54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home33
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
People Living Alone67
Affordability of Rents67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Housing Recently Built13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime97

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