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Wilson, NY


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Wilson, New York

Wilson, New York, in Niagara county, is 18 miles NE of Niagara Falls, New York (center to center) and 29 miles N of Buffalo, New York. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Buffalo - Niagara Falls metropolitan area. Wilson contains a population of approximately 1,213.

The People and Families of Wilson

In Wilson, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wilson had a median family income of $42,656.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Wilson.

Wilson Housing

Wilson has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 77% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing stock in Wilson might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.

Commuting

In Wilson, 90% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the village -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Wilson Walking and Biking to Work
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Wilson Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Wilson, NY

Comparing Wilson 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
Age of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women84
Well-Paid Single Men74
Senior Citizens78
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty97
People in Middle Class or Better85
College Educated Adults84
Median Family Income63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home87
Short Commute Times46
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
People Living Alone67
Affordability of Rents48
Housing Recently Built24
Affordability of Property Taxes16
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