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Zena, NY


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Zena, New York

Zena has a population of 1,119.

The People and Families of Zena

In Zena, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Zena had a median family income of $80,945. Zena has a large middle class. To its credit, the people in the town value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of Zena is the share of people in it who work at home. You could say that the town is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Zena Housing

About 94% of housing units in Zena are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Zena, 85% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyZena Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyZena College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyZena People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyZena Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyZena Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Zena Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Zena, NY

Comparing Zena 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
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men109
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity75
Senior Citizens78
Male Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income108
People Above Poverty86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use94
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Housing Recently Built68
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Affordability of Rents15
Affordability of Property Taxes15
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