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Wellsville, New York

Wellsville, New York, in Allegany county, is 67 miles SE of Cheektowaga, New York (center to center) and 71 miles SE of Buffalo, New York. About 5,171 people people live in Wellsville.

The People and Families of Wellsville

In Wellsville, about 45% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Wellsville, 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.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Wellsville nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wellsville had a median family income of $36,345.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($1,200) in Wellsville than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the village.

Wellsville Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Wellsville, about 54% 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 Wellsville. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the village is one place with an advantage over most places in New York.

Commuting

In Wellsville, 85% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Wellsville enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 6%Wellsville Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 10%Wellsville Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Wellsville, NY

Comparing Wellsville 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
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity34
Well-Paid Single Men21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults65
People Above Poverty21
Median Family Income21
People in Middle Class or Better21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use86
Working at Home65
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Affordability of Rents910
Affordability of Property Taxes48
Housing Recently Built11

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