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Massena, NY


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Massena, New York

Introduction to Massena, New York

Massena, New York is 127 miles N of Utica, New York and 243 miles NE of Buffalo, New York. It is in St Lawrence county. The population of the village is 11,209.

Massena History

The area now known as the Village of Massena was originally inhabited by Native Americans. It was first settled in by Europeans in the late 1700s and was incorporated on March 3, 1802. The village was named after French general André Masséna. Lumbering was one of the prominent industries of the area at the time of its inception.

Massena and nearby Attractions

  • Robert Moses State Park
  • Massena Museum
  • Wilson Hill Wildlife Area
  • Saint Lawrence State Park
  • Potsdam Public Museum
  • Colonial Village Family Fun Park

Things To Do In Massena

Alcoa Park, Robert Moses State Park and the amusement and theme park of Aladdin's Castle are all in the Massena area. Shopping can be enjoyed at the St. Lawrence Centre Mall. Other tourist attractions of the village include the St. Lawrence Seaway and the St. Lawrence- Franklin D. Roosevelt Power Project. You can also visit the Massena Museum to explore the history of the village.

Massena Transportation

Massena International Airport is nearby.

Massena Higher Education

The Massena School of Business lies within the village. St Lawrence University, Clarkson University and SUNY College at Potsdam also offer facilities for higher studies.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Massena Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 8%Massena Affordability of Rents
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Massena Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 18%Massena Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Massena, NY

Comparing Massena 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
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population87
Female Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Well-Paid Single Men43
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults54
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income32
People Above Poverty31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use32
Walking and Biking to Work24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
People Living Alone98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Property Taxes59
Housing Recently Built25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime97
Low Property Crime63
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