Silver Creek, NY

Silver Creek, New York

Silver Creek, New York, in Chautauqua county, is 27 miles SW of Buffalo, New York. The village is conveniently located inside the Jamestown metropolitan area. There are an estimated 2,896 people in Silver Creek.

The People and Families of Silver Creek

In Silver Creek, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Silver Creek had a median family income of $38,617.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,200) in Silver Creek. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Silver Creek Housing

Approximately 68% of housing in Silver Creek is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the village than you'll find in other villages.

Commuting

In Silver Creek, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of Silver Creek, NY

Comparing Silver Creek to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Silver Creek Almanac

Silver Creek Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Silver Creek Public Libraries

More Information for Librarians

Silver Creek Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Silver Creek residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Silver Creek High Schools (2004)

SILVER CREEK HS
DICKINSON ST
716-934-2603
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 426 students.

Silver Creek Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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