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Waterloo, New York

Introduction to Waterloo, New York

Waterloo, New York, in Seneca County, is 37 miles W of Syracuse, New York and 102 miles E of Buffalo, New York. As of the year 2000 census, 5,111 people lived in Waterloo.

Waterloo History

Jabez Gorham became the first European in the area when he arrived sometime around 1795. Iroquois Native Americans once inhabited this area, but most relocated after the Sullivan Expedition of 1779. Waterloo was first incorporated as a village in 1824, then reincorporated in 1866.

Waterloo and nearby Attractions

  • Arcadia Historical Museum
  • Harriet Tubman Home
  • Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
  • Seneca Park Zoo
  • Women's Rights National Historic Park

Things To Do In Waterloo

The Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum has many horse-drawn vehicles from the 19th century on display. The Canandaigua Lake State Marine Park offers boating and fishing opportunities to visitors, while the Cayuga Lake State Park has picnic areas and a playground, along with fishing and boating opportunities. The Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge is spread out over 7,000 acres and contains a 2-mile walking trail, a 3.5-mile scenic drive, observation towers and a visitor center.

Waterloo Transportation

Syracuse Hancock International is the closest major airport.

Waterloo Higher Education

Finger Lakes Community College, Cornell University, Ithaca College and Onondaga Community College are some of the colleges and universities accessible from Waterloo.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 19%Waterloo Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Waterloo, NY

Comparing Waterloo 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
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men32
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity23
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income43
People in Middle Class or Better43
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home54
Public Transportation Use43
Walking and Biking to Work35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents67
People Living Alone67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Affordability of Property Taxes59
Housing Recently Built12
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

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