Union Springs, NY

Union Springs, New York

Union Springs, New York, in Cayuga county, is 31 miles SW of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 110 miles E of Buffalo, New York. Part of the surrounding Syracuse metro area, the village is not an isolated village. Union Springs is home to some 1,074 residents.

The People and Families of Union Springs

In Union Springs, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Union Springs had a median family income of $49,667. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Union Springs.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($750) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Union Springs. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

Union Springs Housing

According to the 2000 census, 72% of the housing in Union Springs was owner-occupied. The village presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the village as the average housing age is high. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the village.

Commuting

In Union Springs, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 14%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 18%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Union Springs, NY

Comparing Union Springs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Union Springs Almanac

Union Springs Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Union Springs Public Libraries

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Union Springs Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Union Springs residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Union Springs, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Union Springs High Schools (2004)

UNION SPRINGS MS HS
239 CAYUGA STREET
315-889-4110
Serves 555 students.

Union Springs Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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