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Bennington, New York

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Population in 2010: 3,359.
Population change since 2000: +0.3%
 
Males: 1,736  (51.7%)
Females: 1,623  (48.3%)
Median resident age:

45.6 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 14011.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $72,457 (it was $45,448 in 2000)
Bennington:

$72,457
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,464 (it was $18,247 in 2000)

Bennington town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $191,433 (it was $96,700 in 2000)
Bennington:

$191,433
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $186,586; detached houses: $187,038; townhouses or other attached units: $267,158; in 2-unit structures: $247,178; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $41,140; mobile homes: $75,293
March 2022 cost of living index in Bennington: 98.6 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Bennington, NY (2010)
    • 3,31898.8%White alone
    • 260.8%Hispanic
    • 60.2%Asian alone
    • 60.2%Two or more races
    • 30.09%American Indian alone

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Ancestries: German (41.1%), Polish (21.9%), Irish (13.9%), English (12.3%), Italian (8.0%), Dutch (4.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1208 feet

Land area: 55.0 square miles.

Population density: 61 people per square mile   (very low).

Bennington, New York map

42 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.3%
New York:

20.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Bennington town:

2.0% ($1,955)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cheektowaga, NY (18.5 miles , pop. 79,988).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Buffalo, NY (22.7 miles , pop. 292,648).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (259.0 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Darien, NY (2.4 miles ),
Marilla, NY (2.5 miles ),
Alden, NY (2.5 miles ),
Sheldon, NY (2.7 miles ),
Attica, NY (2.7 miles ),
Town Line, NY (2.9 miles ),
Wales, NY (3.0 miles ),
Strykersville, NY (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 42.83 N, Longitude: 78.41 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 585

Distribution of median household income in Bennington, NY in 2022
Bennington satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.0%
New York:

4.4%
Historical population in Bennington, NY
Historical housing units in Bennington, NY
Most common industries in Bennington, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.2%)
  • Public administration (8.2%)
  • Educational services (7.8%)
  • Construction (7.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.1%)
  • Public administration (12.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.0%)
  • Educational services (4.1%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.9%)
  • Educational services (12.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.7%)
  • Social assistance (4.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.5%)
  • Personal & laundry services (3.4%)
Most common occupations in Bennington, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.0%)
  • Cashiers (2.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (2.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Health technologists and technicians (10.8%)
  • Cashiers (5.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.5%)
  • Registered nurses (4.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.3%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.3%)

Average climate in Bennington, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Bennington, New York average temperatures Bennington, New York average precipitation Bennington, New York humidity Bennington, New York wind speed Bennington, New York snowfall Bennington, New York sunshine Bennington, New York clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 86.0. This is about average.

City:

86.0
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.248. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.248
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2012 was 6.43. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 20.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.43
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.107. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.107
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 33.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

33.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.6. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 20.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.6
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Bennington-area historical tornado activity is slightly below New York state average. It is 72% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/19/1970, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 23.4 miles away from the Bennington town center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 7/24/1967, a category F3 tornado 31.2 miles away from the town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Bennington-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 67% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 137.5 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 218.9 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 164.3 miles away from Bennington center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 341.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 263.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 261.4 miles away from Bennington center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Wyoming County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 9

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 7, Floods: 6, Snowstorms: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Bennington topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Bennington:

  • ERIE CO HOME INFIRMARY (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; ALDEN, NY)
  • ERIE COUNTY HOME (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; ALDEN, NY)
  • ABSOLUT CTR FOR NURSING AND REHAB AURORA PARK L L C (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; EAST AURORA, NY)
  • GREENFIELD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; LANCASTER, NY)
  • BROTHERS OF MERCY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CLARENCE, NY)
  • ELDERWOOD HEALTH CARE AT LINWOOD (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; LANCASTER, NY)
  • WYOMING COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 16 miles away; WARSAW, NY)

Amtrak station near Bennington:

  • 17 miles: BUFFALO-DEPEW (DEPEW, 55 DICK RD.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bennington:

  • Bryant & Stratton College-Online (about 19 miles; Orchard Park, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,212)
  • Genesee Community College (about 20 miles; Batavia, NY; FT enrollment: 4,290)
  • Daemen College (about 22 miles; Amherst, NY; FT enrollment: 2,365)
  • University at Buffalo (about 23 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 25,415)
  • Canisius College (about 24 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 4,376)
  • Medaille College (about 24 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 2,361)
  • Erie Community College (about 24 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 11,035)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Bennington: Quiet Times Golf Course (A), Ironwood Golf Course (B), Camp Schoellkopf (C), Bennington Volunteer Fire Company (D), Cowlesville Fire Company (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Bennington include: Cowlesville Baptist Church (A), Folsomdale Baptist Church (B), Salem United Church of Christ (C), Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Summit View Cemetery (1), Cowlesville Village Cemetery (2), Sacred Heart Cemetery (3), East Bennington German Cemetery (4), Folsomdale Cemetery (5), Fairview Cemetery (6), Maple Lawn Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Akron Reservoir (A), Matts Pond (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Gillett Creek (A), French Brook (B), Fenton Creek (C), Red Brook (D), Right Branch Cayuga Creek (E), Johnson Creek (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Justin Rolph Loomis - University president.

Wyoming County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.6 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

75.5%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.6%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

6.2%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

2.1%
Whole state:

7.4%

For population 15 years and over in Bennington:

Marital status in Bennington, NY
  • Never married: 22.8%
  • Now married: 64.7%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 5.0%
  • Divorced: 5.8%

For population 25 years and over in Bennington:

  • High school or higher: 82.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.3%
  • Unemployed: 7.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.4
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bennington, NY (based on Wyoming County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic7,9685
Mainline Protestant4,71630
Evangelical Protestant1,16824
Black Protestant3541
Other2492
None27,700-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 9
Wyoming County:

2.15 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Wyoming County:

0.96 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 19
This county:

4.54 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 29
Wyoming County:

6.93 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.5%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

26.3%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Wyoming County:

13.6%
New York:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Bennington:

  • WWKB (1520 AM; 50 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WXRL (1300 AM; 5 kW; LANCASTER, NY; Owner: DOME BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WGR (550 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WNED (970 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY)
  • WTOR (770 AM; daytime; 9 kW; YOUNGSTOWN, NY; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCJW (1140 AM; daytime; 2 kW; WARSAW, NY; Owner: LLOYD LANE, INCORPORATED)
  • WHLD (1270 AM; 5 kW; NIAGARA FALLS, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBEN (930 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WLGZ (990 AM; 5 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WJJL (1440 AM; 5 kW; NIAGARA FALLS, NY; Owner: M.J. PHILLIPS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBTA (1490 AM; 1 kW; BATAVIA, NY; Owner: BRO-BEN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMNY (1120 AM; daytime; 1 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bennington:

  • WLOF (101.7 FM; ATTICA, NY; Owner: HOLY FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTSS (102.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WCOU (88.3 FM; WARSAW, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WNSA (107.7 FM; WETHERSFIELD TWNSHP, NY; Owner: ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)
  • WGRF (96.9 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBUF (92.9 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WNED-FM (94.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC B/C ASSOC.)
  • WDCX (99.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WFBF (89.9 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WBLK (93.7 FM; DEPEW, NY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WJYE (96.1 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WHTT-FM (104.1 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WYRK (106.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WEDG (103.3 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • DW208AM (89.5 FM; BATAVIA, NY; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • W284AP (104.7 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WBFO (88.7 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)

TV broadcast stations around Bennington:

  • WNYO-TV (Channel 49; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: NEW YORK TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WGRZ-TV (Channel 2; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT, INC.)
  • WKBW-TV (Channel 7; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WKBW-TV LICENSE, INC.)
  • WIVB-TV (Channel 4; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WIVB BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WPXJ-TV (Channel 51; BATAVIA, NY; Owner: PAXSON BUFFALO LICENSE, INC.)
  • WNED-TV (Channel 17; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WESTERN NY PUBLIC BROADCASTING ASSOC.)
  • WUTV (Channel 29; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WUTV LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WNLO (Channel 23; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WIVB BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WNGS (Channel 67; SPRINGVILLE, NY; Owner: CAROLINE K. POWLEY D/B/A UNICORN/SPRINGVILLE)
  • WDTB-LP (Channel 39; HAMBURG, NY; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WFHW-LP (Channel 58; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: CITIZENS TELEVISION SYSTEM, INC.)
  • WBXZ-LP (Channel 56; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: RENARD COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WBNF-CA (Channel 15; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
Bennington fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Bennington fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 18Number of bridges
  • 125ft / 37.9mTotal length
  • $23,211,000Total costs
  • 41,962Total average daily traffic
  • 1,901Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Bennington, NY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 81950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 11990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Bennington, NY

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • James N Wright, North Of Steadman Road, 1.2 Km East Of Tinkham Road (Lat: 42.847556 Lon: -78.350000), Type: 96.0, Overall height: 94 m, Registrant: Law Office Of Dennis J. Kelly, Dkellyfcclaw1@comcast.Net, , 41177 Washi-ngton, Phone: (888) 322-5291

  • KEVIN P DORAN, North Of Steadman Road, 1.2 Km East Of Tinkham Road (Lat: 42.847556 Lon: -78.350000), Type: 96.0, Overall height: 94 m, Registrant: Bro-Ben Communications, Inc., Batav-ia, Phone: (716) 344-1490

  • James N Wright, North Of Steadman Road, 1.2 Km East Of Tinkham Road (Lat: 42.847556 Lon: -78.350000), Type: 96.0, Overall height: 94 m, Registrant: Holy Family Communications, Jimw@wlof.Net, , 745 Amher-st, Phone: (716) 839-6117

  • James N Wright, North Of Steadman Road, 1.2 Km East Of Tinkham Road (Lat: 42.847556 Lon: -78.350000), Type: 96.0, Overall height: 94 m, Registrant: Law Office Of Dennis J. Kelly, Dkellyfcclaw1@comcast.Net, , 41177 Washi-ngton, Phone: (888) 322-5291


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • Steadman Rd., 0.8 Miles East Of Tinkham Rd Near Attica (Lat: 42.847556 Lon: -78.350000), Call Sign: KEA777,
    Assigned Frequencies: 35.5800 MHz, 35.5800 MHz, Expiration Date: 04/01/1999, Cancellation Date: 03/16/1999, Registrant: Mobilemedia Communications, Inc., Debtor-In-Possession, 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 935, Arlington, VA 22201, Phone: (703) 312-5153, Fax: (703) 312-5155, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KB2JCW, Licensee ID: L00194748, Grant Date: 01/13/2000, Expiration Date: 03/06/2010, Cancellation Date: 03/07/2012, Registrant: George E Torge, 1097 Graff Rd, Bennington, NY 14011

  • Call Sign: N2MHE, Licensee ID: L00373666, Grant Date: 05/09/2011, Expiration Date: 07/16/2021, Cancellation Date: 07/18/2023, Certifier: Robert W Gadd, Registrant: Robert W Gadd, 1339 Clinton St, Bennington, NY 14011


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bennington, NY
  • 36.5%Utility gas
  • 27.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 16.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 13.5%Wood
  • 4.5%Electricity
  • 2.2%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Bennington, NY
  • 52.6%Utility gas
  • 14.8%Wood
  • 11.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 10.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.9%Other fuel
  • 5.2%Electricity


Bennington compared to New York state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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