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Springs, NY


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Springs, New York

As of the year 2000 census, 4,950 people lived in Springs.

The People and Families of Springs

In Springs, about 51% of adults are married.

Springs is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Springs had a median family income of $66,607. Significantly, more adults in Springs have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in New York. In the town, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in Springs.)

Springs Housing

An estimated 80% of living spaces in Springs are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the town. The housing stock in Springs is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Springs, 84% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophySprings Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Springs Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Springs Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Springs Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Springs College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Springs Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 17%Springs Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Springs, NY

Comparing Springs 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 Men109
Well-Paid Single Women108
Male Share of the Population910
Racial Diversity98
Age of the Population88
Senior Citizens44
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Female Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income107
College Educated Adults108
People in Middle Class or Better96
People Above Poverty75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use106
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work87

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built810
People Living Alone55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Affordability of Property Taxes15
Affordability of Rents11
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