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Sylvan Beach, NY


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Sylvan Beach, New York

Sylvan Beach, New York, in Oneida county, is 23 miles NE of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 160 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village is conveniently located inside the Utica - Rome metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,071 people in Sylvan Beach.

The People and Families of Sylvan Beach

In Sylvan Beach, about 50% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Sylvan Beach isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the village than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sylvan Beach had a median family income of $35,250.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,000) in Sylvan Beach. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Sylvan Beach Housing

Approximately 74% of housing in Sylvan Beach is owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Sylvan Beach contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Sylvan Beach, 94% of commuters drive to work. The village is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Sylvan Beach Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Sylvan Beach, NY

Comparing Sylvan Beach 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men52
Senior Citizens55
Racial Diversity42
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income31
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better31
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use42
Short Commute Times45
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built69
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Affordability of Rents37
Affordability of Property Taxes28
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