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Williamsville, New York

Williamsville, New York, in Erie county, is 2 miles SE of Amherst, New York (center to center) and 8 miles NE of Buffalo, New York. The village is located in the Buffalo - Niagara Falls metropolitan area. Williamsville has a population of 5,573.

The People and Families of Williamsville

In Williamsville, about 47% of adults are married. Williamsville offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the village, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Williamsville, in comparison to similar villages. You'll feel comfortable in the village if you're 65 since the village is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Williamsville had a median family income of $65,300. Williamsville enjoys an educated population. In the village, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in the village. This village has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Williamsville gave more campaign money ($54,875) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Williamsville Housing

Owners occupy 61% of the housing units in Williamsville. On average, the construction date of housing in the village is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Williamsville, 87% of commuters drive to work. Williamsville is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Williamsville, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyWilliamsville Well-Paid Single Women
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 8%Williamsville Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Williamsville Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Williamsville College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Williamsville Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Williamsville, NY

Comparing Williamsville 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men98
Racial Diversity23
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty87
Median Family Income87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use86

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Rents46
Affordability of Property Taxes25
Housing Recently Built25

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