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Seneca Falls, New York

Introduction to 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.

Seneca Falls History

The area was first occupied by the Cayuga tribe. The first pioneers arrived around 1787, and the village was incorporated in 1831. It was re-incorporated in 1837, 1860 and 1896, each time with new charters. Seneca Falls was named after a series of small rapids and falls on the Seneca River.

Seneca Falls and Nearby Attractions

  • Seneca Museum of Waterways and Industry
  • Cayuga Lake State Park
  • Seneca Falls Historical Society Museum
  • Montezuma Wildlife Refuge
  • Cayuga-Seneca Trail
  • Bogachiel State Park

Things To Do In Seneca Falls

Interesting places to visit in Seneca Falls include Seneca Falls Heritage Area, Seneca Falls Historical Society Museum, and the Women's Rights National Historical Park. Wesleyan Chapel, which held the first women's right convention in 1848,has a visitors center with informative exhibits. Migratory waterfowls and other waterbirds can be seen at the Montezuma Wildlife Refuge. Cayuga Lake State Park is offers boat-rides, fishing, and other outdoor activities.

Seneca Falls Transportation

Syracuse Hancock International airport is close to Seneca Falls.

Seneca Falls Higher Education

The closest colleges to Seneca Falls include Finger Lakes Community College, Onondaga Community College, and Ithaca College.

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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