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South Fallsburg, NY


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South Fallsburg, New York

South Fallsburg, New York, in Sullivan county, is 57 miles E of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 72 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The town has a population of 2,061.

The People and Families of South Fallsburg

In South Fallsburg, about 41% of adults are married. Large households are normal in South Fallsburg. Be careful driving in the town, since the town is home to many young children. Looking at South Fallsburg, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

Approximately 26% of South Fallsburg is non-white. No single racial group represents South Fallsburg, a town where diversity is valued.

You'll notice more men than women in the town compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South Fallsburg had a median family income of $30,938.

Political Inclinations

Residents of South Fallsburg gave more campaign money ($1,000) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

South Fallsburg Housing

Owners occupy 48% of the housing units in South Fallsburg. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then South Fallsburg is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In South Fallsburg, 76% of commuters drive to work. The town is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophySouth Fallsburg Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophySouth Fallsburg Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophySouth Fallsburg Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of South Fallsburg, NY

Comparing South Fallsburg 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
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men31
Senior Citizens32
Female Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults73
Median Family Income21
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use107
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times77

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Housing Recently Built68
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Rents36
Affordability of Property Taxes16
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