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Solvay, New York, in Onondaga county, is 3 miles W of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 135 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village is included in the Syracuse metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 6,845 people lived in Solvay.
In Solvay, about 45% of adults are married. Solvay is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the village; the village has more single adults than most places of its size.
In Solvay, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the village, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.
In 2000, Solvay had a median family income of $40,057.
Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from Solvay.
An estimated 55% of living spaces in Solvay are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The village housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.
In Solvay, 94% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Solvay; people report shorter commutes than most.
Comparing Solvay to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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Solvay Process Co.'s works between 1890 and 1901
Solvay Process Co.'s plant c1905.
Solvay Process Co.'s works between 1890 and 1901
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