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West Winfield, NY


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West Winfield, New York

West Winfield, New York, in Herkimer county, is 15 miles S of Utica, New York (center to center) and 157 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. Part of the surrounding Utica - Rome metro area, the village is not an isolated village. West Winfield is home to some 862 residents.

The People and Families of West Winfield

In West Winfield, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Winfield had a median family income of $42,031. Impressively, having a college education is normal in West Winfield.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in West Winfield.

West Winfield Housing

According to the 2000 census, 67% of the housing in West Winfield was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the village as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in West Winfield, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the village. In West Winfield you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In West Winfield, 85% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyWest Winfield Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 14%West Winfield Affordability of Property Taxes
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%West Winfield College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of West Winfield, NY

Comparing West Winfield 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 Citizens810
Age of the Population89
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women62
Well-Paid Single Men62
Male Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults96
People in Middle Class or Better74
People Above Poverty75
Median Family Income63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home65
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use41

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Affordability of Rents710
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
People Living Alone67
Affordability of Property Taxes29
Housing Recently Built12
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