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Yorkshire, New York

Yorkshire, New York, in Cattaraugus county, is 29 miles SE of Cheektowaga, New York (center to center) and 32 miles SE of Buffalo, New York. There are an estimated 1,403 people in the town.

The People and Families of Yorkshire

In Yorkshire, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Yorkshire had a median family income of $31,694.

Yorkshire Housing

Approximately 80% of housing in Yorkshire is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Yorkshire is known in New York for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the town.

Commuting

In Yorkshire, 95% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Yorkshire.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyYorkshire Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyYorkshire Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Yorkshire, NY

Comparing Yorkshire 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
Male Share of the Population67
Senior Citizens67
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Age of the Population54
Female Share of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men52
Racial Diversity31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better42
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income21
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work33
Short Commute Times25
Public Transportation Use21
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Rents710
People Living Alone67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Property Taxes310
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