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Waterloo, NY


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Waterloo, New York

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

The People and Families of Waterloo

In Waterloo, about 49% of adults are married.

In Waterloo, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the village, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waterloo had a median family income of $41,725.

Political Inclinations

Waterloo residents donated more money ($3,000) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the village.

Waterloo Housing

An estimated 68% of living spaces in Waterloo are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The village housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Waterloo compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Waterloo, 93% of commuters drive to work.

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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