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Trumansburg, NY


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Trumansburg, New York

Trumansburg, New York, in Tompkins county, is 43 miles SW of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 114 miles E of Buffalo, New York. About 1,581 people people live in Trumansburg.

The People and Families of Trumansburg

In Trumansburg, about 57% of adults are married.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Trumansburg.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Trumansburg had a median family income of $58,194. It turns out that people in Trumansburg tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. As it happens, more people than usual in the village are able to work from their homes.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($5,400) in Trumansburg than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the village.

Crime and Safety

Residents of Trumansburg enjoy its low crime rate.

Trumansburg Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Trumansburg, about 61% 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. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in Trumansburg. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the village is one place with an advantage over most places in New York.

Commuting

In Trumansburg, 79% of commuters drive to work. In Trumansburg, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyTrumansburg Low Property Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyTrumansburg Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyTrumansburg College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Trumansburg Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Trumansburg Median Family Income
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Trumansburg Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Trumansburg Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 18%Trumansburg Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Trumansburg, NY

Comparing Trumansburg 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 Women107
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men85
Racial Diversity64
Senior Citizens66
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income96
People Above Poverty86
People in Middle Class or Better85

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use107
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Rents59
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Property Taxes16
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime99
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