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Spencer, NY


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Spencer, New York

Spencer, New York, in Tioga county, is 60 miles S of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 130 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village is part of the Binghamton metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 731 people people live in Spencer.

The People and Families of Spencer

In Spencer, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Spencer had a median family income of $37,222.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($1,000) in Spencer than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the village.

Spencer Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Spencer, about 63% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the village were built is earlier than in most places. Spencer isn't one of those high-end villages with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Spencer, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 17%Spencer Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Spencer Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Spencer, NY

Comparing Spencer 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
Well-Paid Single Women95
Female Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men73
Age of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Racial Diversity42
Male Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults73
People in Middle Class or Better63
People Above Poverty42
Median Family Income42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use83
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home88
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Affordability of Rents48
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Affordability of Property Taxes29
Housing Recently Built12
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