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Ticonderoga, NY


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Ticonderoga, New York

Ticonderoga, New York, in Essex county, is 77 miles N of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 157 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 5,167.

The People and Families of Ticonderoga

In Ticonderoga, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ticonderoga had a median family income of $41,992.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Ticonderoga Housing

In Ticonderoga, 73% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around Ticonderoga -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Residential property taxes remain low i the town.

Commuting

In Ticonderoga, 89% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Ticonderoga is a bit easier than around other towns of its size.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyTiconderoga Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 8%Ticonderoga Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Ticonderoga, NY

Comparing Ticonderoga 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
Age of the Population76
Senior Citizens77
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men43
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income43
People Above Poverty32
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use53
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Rents78
People Living Alone67
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Housing Recently Built14
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