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Tillson, NY


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Tillson, New York

Tillson, New York, in Ulster county, is 43 miles NW of Danbury, Connecticut (center to center) and 75 miles N of New York, New York. There are an estimated 1,709 people in the town.

The People and Families of Tillson

In Tillson, about 61% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Tillson, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tillson had a median family income of $51,375. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Tillson. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the town.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($4,250) in Tillson. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Tillson Housing

Approximately 89% of housing in Tillson is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Tillson, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Tillson Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Tillson College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Tillson, NY

Comparing Tillson 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
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Well-Paid Single Men74
Well-Paid Single Women73
Male Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity64
Female Share of the Population44
Age of the Population43
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size97
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults96
Median Family Income85
People in Middle Class or Better85
People Above Poverty42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use94
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built47
People Living Alone23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Affordability of Rents26
Affordability of Property Taxes27
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