Rifton, New York

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Population in 2010: 456.
Population change since 2000: -9.0%
Males: 203  (44.7%)
Females: 253  (55.3%)
Median resident age:

59.4 years
New York median age:

40.0 years

Zip codes: 12471.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-694,085,693 (it was $44,375 in 2000)
Rifton $-694,085,693
NY $79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $57,406 (it was $22,015 in 2000)

Rifton CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $279,709 (it was $89,000 in 2000)
Rifton:

$279,709
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $343,112; detached houses: $351,845
March 2022 cost of living index in Rifton: 107.2 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 44.3%

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  • Races in Rifton, NY (2022)
    • 42176.8%White alone
    • 5510.0%Hispanic
    • 427.7%Two or more races
    • 213.8%Black alone

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Ancestries: Polish (54.9%), Italian (8.9%), Haitian (6.2%), Irish (3.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 1.19 square miles.

Population density: 384 people per square mile   (very low).

Rifton, New York map

15 residents are foreign born (3.0% Europe).

This place:

3.0%
New York:

20.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Rifton CDP:

1.5% ($1,350)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Danbury, CT (42.3 miles , pop. 74,848).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Bronx, NY (68.8 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Tillson, NY (1.2 miles ),
Rosendale, NY (1.4 miles ),
Rosendale Village, NY (1.4 miles ),
Esopus, NY (1.7 miles ),
High Falls, NY (2.0 miles ),
Stone Ridge, NY (2.4 miles ),
Marbletown, NY (2.5 miles ),
Port Ewen, NY (2.5 miles )

Latitude: 41.83 N, Longitude: 74.04 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 845

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

3.9%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in Rifton, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Computer & electronic products (15.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (11.1%)
  • Health care (11.1%)
  • Educational services (10.5%)
  • Repair & maintenance (10.5%)
  • Construction (8.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Computer & electronic products (24.6%)
  • Repair & maintenance (16.9%)
  • Construction (14.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (11.0%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (9.3%)
  • Food (6.8%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (6.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (29.2%)
  • Educational services (27.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (11.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (11.1%)
  • Sporting goods, camera, hobby & toy stores (6.9%)
  • Apparel (0.0%)
Most common occupations in Rifton, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (13.7%)
  • Art and design workers (10.5%)
  • Food processing workers (8.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (22.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (7.6%)
  • Construction laborers (6.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Food processing workers (6.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Art and design workers (18.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (13.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (12.5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (12.5%)
  • Food processing workers (11.1%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (8.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.3%)

Average climate in Rifton, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 82.4. This is about average.

City:

82.4
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2021 was 0.0919. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0919
U.S.:

1.5147
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 30.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 7.85. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.85
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Rifton-area historical tornado activity is above New York state average. It is 34% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/10/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 37.8 miles away from the Rifton place center injured 20 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/29/1995, a category F4 tornado 40.4 miles away from the place center killed 3 people and injured 24 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Rifton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 68% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 147.4 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 186.1 miles away from Rifton 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 184.3 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 341.1 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 147.1 miles away from Rifton center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 169.4 miles away from Rifton center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Ulster County (32) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 23
Emergencies Declared: 8

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 12, Hurricanes: 6, Snowstorms: 3, Blizzards: 2, Tropical Storms: 2, Power Outage: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Water Shortage: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 3 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Rifton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Rifton:

  • GOLDEN HILL HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; KINGSTON, NY)
  • RENAISSANCE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; STAATSBURG, NY)
  • HEALTH ALLIANCE HOSPITAL MARY'S AVENUE CAMPUS Acute Care Hospitals (about 7 miles away; KINGSTON, NY)
  • HEALTH ALLIANCE HOSPITAL BROADWAY CAMPUS Acute Care Hospitals (about 7 miles away; KINGSTON, NY)
  • US HOMECARE KINGSTON CLOSED (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; KINGSTON, NY)
  • KINGSTON HOSPITAL DIALYSIS CENTER- SATELLITE (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; KINGSTON, NY)
  • NORTHEAST CENTER FOR SPECIAL CARE (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; LAKE KATRINE, NY)

Amtrak stations near Rifton:

  • 8 miles: RHINECLIFF-KINGSTON (RHINECLIFF, HUTTON & CHARLES STS.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand.
  • 11 miles: POUGHKEEPSIE (41 MAIN ST.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rifton:

  • Ulster County Community College (about 5 miles; Stone Ridge, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,207)
  • State University of New York at New Paltz (about 8 miles; New Paltz, NY; FT enrollment: 7,319)
  • Culinary Institute of America (about 9 miles; Hyde Park, NY; FT enrollment: 3,869)
  • Marist College (about 10 miles; Poughkeepsie, NY; FT enrollment: 5,536)
  • Dutchess Community College (about 11 miles; Poughkeepsie, NY; FT enrollment: 6,554)
  • Vassar College (about 13 miles; Poughkeepsie, NY; FT enrollment: 2,469)
  • Bard College (about 15 miles; Annandale-On-Hudson, NY; FT enrollment: 3,137)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Rifton Fire District Station 1 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Rifton: Rifton Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

2.4 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

70.9%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.4%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Rifton:

Marital status in Rifton, NY
  • Never married: 6.3%
  • Now married: 25.6%
  • Separated: 8.8%
  • Widowed: 8.5%
  • Divorced: 50.9%

For population 25 years and over in Rifton:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 17.2%
  • Unemployed: 4.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 32.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.5
New York average:

13.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Rifton, NY (based on Ulster County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic50,25627
Mainline Protestant15,31178
Other4,26230
Evangelical Protestant4,10442
Black Protestant1,0647
Orthodox1501
None107,346-
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: 45
Here:

2.48 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Ulster County:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 23
Ulster County:

1.27 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 71
This county:

3.91 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 229
Here:

12.61 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Ulster County:

8.1%
State:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.7%
State:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

18.9%
New York:

15.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

63.1%
State:

50.1%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Rifton:

66.8%
State:

48.1%

Average BMI:
Rifton:

26.9
State:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Rifton:

18.3%
State:

20.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Rifton:

9.4%
New York:

11.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.3
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

35.6%
New York:

33.4%

General health condition:
This city:

68.6%
New York:

56.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Rifton:

85.4%
New York:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Rifton, NY Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Rifton:

  • WGHQ (920 AM; 5 kW; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WEOK (1390 AM; 5 kW; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY)
  • WGNY (1220 AM; 10 kW; NEWBURGH, NY; Owner: SUNRISE BROADCASTING LLC)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKNY (1490 AM; 1 kW; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WCBS (880 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WELV (1370 AM; daytime; 5 kW; ELLENVILLE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rifton:

  • WPDH (101.5 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WFNP (88.7 FM; ROSENDALE, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
  • WRHV (88.7 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • WBPM (94.3 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WRRB (96.9 FM; ARLINGTON, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WCZX (97.7 FM; HYDE PARK, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WBWZ (93.3 FM; NEW PALTZ, NY; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WRWD-FM (107.3 FM; HIGHLAND, NY; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • W292CM (106.3 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: JOHN KATONAH)
  • WAMK (90.9 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: W A M C)
  • WFGB (89.7 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WFKP (99.3 FM; ELLENVILLE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRNQ (92.1 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSPK (104.7 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFRH (91.7 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WRKW (92.9 FM; SAUGERTIES, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDST (100.1 FM; WOODSTOCK, NY; Owner: CHET-5 BROADCASTING, L.P.)
  • WLJP (89.3 FM; MONROE, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WRIP (97.9 FM; WINDHAM, NY; Owner: RIP RADIO, LLC)
  • WPKF (96.1 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Rifton:

  • WTBY (Channel 54; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING OF NEW YORK, INC.)
  • W42AE (Channel 42; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WRNN-TV (Channel 62; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: WRNN-TV ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Hussey Hill, Lat: 41.873750 Lon: -73.994639, Type: Upole, Structure height: 15.2 m, Overall height: 15.9 m, Call Sign: WQKK792,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/10/2019, Expiration Date: 04/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 01/31/2020, Certifier: Mario W Pommier Mr, Registrant: Tivcorp, Inc. D/B/A Webjogger Internet Services, 194 West Kerley Corners Rd, Tivoli, NY 12583, Phone: (845) 757-4000, Fax: (845) 757-2680, Email:

  • Woodcrest, 2032 Route 213 (Lat: 41.818778 Lon: -74.050083), Type: Building, Structure height: 10.6 m, Overall height: 11.3 m, Call Sign: WQSK441,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz... (+26 more), Grant Date: 08/11/2023, Expiration Date: 10/18/2033, Certifier: Edward Maendel, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Rifton)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

2
  • RIFTON ENTERPRISES LLC, Po Box 903, Rifton, NY 12471
    Certificate: 00-1962 (LLC), Certificate Issue Date: 11/18/2000, Expiration Date: 11/17/2001
  • RIFTON ENTERPRISES LLC, Po Box 903, Rifton, NY 12471
    Certificate: 00-1962 (Corporation), Certificate Issue Date: 11/18/2000, Expiration Date: 11/17/2001

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD PC-12/47E (Category: Land, Seats: 11, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PT6A-67P (1272 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 554WA, N554WA, N-554WA, Serial Number: 1685, Year manufactured: 2017, Airworthiness Date: 02/13/2017, Certificate Issue Date: 04/21/2017
    Registrant (LLC): Vogel LLC, 101 Woodcrest Drive, Rifton, NY 12471
  • Aircraft: PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD PC-12/47E (Category: Land, Seats: 11, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PT6A-67P (1272 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 154WA, N154WA, N-154WA, Serial Number: 1465, Year manufactured: 2014, Airworthiness Date: 03/12/2014, Certificate Issue Date: 05/06/2014
    Registrant (Corporation): Rifton Management LLC, 2032 Route 213 St, Rifton, NY 12471
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 07/24/2017, Exported to: United Kingdom

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$159,1702$208,185
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$01$286,590
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$01$168,970
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 9526.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2004
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$137,900
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 9526.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Rifton, NY
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Rifton, NY - Value
Most common first names in Rifton, NY among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
George476.2 years
Charles476.8 years
Edward472.2 years
John480.3 years
James367.0 years
Ruth371.6 years
Warren375.0 years
Albert281.4 years
Gladys281.5 years
Elizabeth288.5 years
Most common last names in Rifton, NY among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Arnold575.6 years
Neer576.6 years
Schwartz349.0 years
Skinner378.3 years
Ackerman272.1 years
Johnson285.5 years
Donnelly266.0 years
Kasten285.0 years
Dugan246.4 years
Harries288.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Rifton, NY
  • 84.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 9.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.1%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Rifton, NY
  • 60.5%Electricity
  • 39.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Rifton compared to New York state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage 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 above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There are 3 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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