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Wayland, NY


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Wayland, New York

Wayland, New York is 40 miles S of Rochester, New York (center to center) and 69 miles E of Buffalo, New York. It is in Steuben county. The population of the village is 1,893.

The People and Families of Wayland

In Wayland, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wayland had a median family income of $44,401.

Political Inclinations

Among Wayland political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $200. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Wayland.

Wayland Housing

Of the housing in Wayland, approximately 69% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the village is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Property taxes in Wayland are low by New York standards.

Commuting

In Wayland, 91% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the village makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyWayland Low Violent Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Wayland Walking and Biking to Work
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Wayland Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 14%Wayland Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Wayland, NY

Comparing Wayland 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 Men74
Well-Paid Single Women73
Male Share of the Population66
Racial Diversity64
Female Share of the Population55
Age of the Population54
Senior Citizens55
Children Under 5 Years Old44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better85
People Above Poverty75
Median Family Income73
College Educated Adults63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use52
Short Commute Times46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Rents48
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Affordability of Property Taxes29
Housing Recently Built13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime99
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