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Union Springs, NY


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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):

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

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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men95
Well-Paid Single Women95
Age of the Population77
Senior Citizens78
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity53
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults96
Median Family Income85
People Above Poverty86
People in Middle Class or Better85

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use62
Short Commute Times46
Working at Home43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Rents59
Affordability of Property Taxes28
Housing Recently Built13
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