Watkins Glen, NY

Watkins Glen, New York

Watkins Glen, New York, in Schuyler county, is 59 miles SW of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 107 miles E of Buffalo, New York. About 2,149 people people live in Watkins Glen.

The People and Families of Watkins Glen

In Watkins Glen, about 46% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Watkins Glen, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Watkins Glen had a median family income of $41,172. As it happens, more people than usual in Watkins Glen are able to work from their homes.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Watkins Glen.

Watkins Glen Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Watkins Glen, about 55% 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 Watkins Glen. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the village is one place with an advantage over most places in New York.

Commuting

In Watkins Glen, 84% of commuters drive to work. In Watkins Glen, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 11%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 18%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Watkins Glen, NY

Comparing Watkins Glen 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 Women
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Watkins Glen Almanac

Watkins Glen Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Watkins Glen Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Watkins Glen Public Libraries

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Watkins Glen High Schools (2004)

WATKINS GLEN CENTRAL HS
301 12TH ST
607-535-3210
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 432 students.

Watkins Glen Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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