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Wurtsboro, NY


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Wurtsboro, New York

Wurtsboro, New York, in Sullivan county, is 46 miles N of Wayne, New Jersey (center to center) and 60 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. There are 1,234 residents in the village.

The People and Families of Wurtsboro

In Wurtsboro, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wurtsboro had a median family income of $46,359.

Political Inclinations

Wurtsboro folks tended to give their money ($500) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Wurtsboro Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Wurtsboro that were owner-occupied was 68%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. Wurtsboro housing had been constructed more recently than most villages of its size.

Commuting

In Wurtsboro, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Wurtsboro Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Wurtsboro, NY

Comparing Wurtsboro 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 Diversity86
Well-Paid Single Women84
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Well-Paid Single Men74
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Age of the Population32
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income74
People in Middle Class or Better74
College Educated Adults62
People Above Poverty64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use94
Working at Home54
Walking and Biking to Work44
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Rents14
Affordability of Property Taxes16
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