Weedsport, NY

Weedsport, New York

Weedsport, New York, in Cayuga county, is 21 miles W of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 117 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Syracuse metropolitan area. Weedsport contains a population of approximately 2,017.

The People and Families of Weedsport

In Weedsport, about 53% of adults are married.

Weedsport has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Weedsport had a median family income of $45,673.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Weedsport favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the village.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Weedsport.

Weedsport Housing

Weedsport has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 67% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the village might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Weedsport, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Weedsport, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Weedsport, NY

Comparing Weedsport 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
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
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
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Weedsport Almanac

Weedsport Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Weedsport Public Libraries

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Weedsport Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Weedsport residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Weedsport, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Weedsport High Schools (2004)

WEEDSPORT JSHS
2821 E BRUTUS ST
315-834-6652
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 605 students.

Weedsport Colleges

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