Whitney Point, NY

Whitney Point, New York

Whitney Point, New York, in Broome county, is 50 miles S of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 144 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Binghamton metropolitan area. Whitney Point contains a population of approximately 965.

The People and Families of Whitney Point

In Whitney Point, about 49% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Whitney Point.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Whitney Point had a median family income of $44,667. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Whitney Point.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Whitney Point favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $750. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the village.

Whitney Point Housing

Whitney Point has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 70% 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. Rents in Whitney Point tend toward the low side for New York. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the village the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Whitney Point, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 14%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Whitney Point, NY

Comparing Whitney Point 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
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

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
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

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

Whitney Point Almanac

Whitney Point Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Whitney Point Public Libraries

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Whitney Point Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Whitney Point 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, Whitney Point, 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.

Whitney Point High Schools (2004)

WHITNEY POINT SHS
10 KEIBEL RD
607-692-8201
Serves 634 students.

Whitney Point Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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