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Wolcott, NY


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Wolcott, New York

Wolcott, New York, in Wayne county, is 35 miles W of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 106 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village is included in the Rochester metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 1,712 people lived in Wolcott.

The People and Families of Wolcott

In Wolcott, about 46% of adults are married. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in Wolcott; the village has more single adults than most places of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wolcott had a median family income of $36,705.

Political Inclinations

Wolcott residents donated more money ($404) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the village.

Wolcott Housing

An estimated 61% of living spaces in Wolcott are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The village housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Living alone is quite feasible in Wolcott, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, the village offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Wolcott compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Wolcott, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 14%Wolcott Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 19%Wolcott Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Wolcott, NY

Comparing Wolcott 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
Racial Diversity87
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Female Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens56
Male Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men42
Age of the Population43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults41
Median Family Income41
People in Middle Class or Better31
People Above Poverty31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use83
Short Commute Times45
Walking and Biking to Work33
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Rents59
Affordability of Property Taxes29
Housing Recently Built12
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