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A central resource for information on the binational Buffalo Niagara region
Transportation & Land Use
Land Classification
Land Area
Description:
Total land area measured in square miles.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2000
% Agricultural Acreage, 2007
Description:
Percentage of total land area classified as agricultural. Agricultural land (classes 100 - 199) is property used for the production of crops or livestock.
Note: Land area calculations are to be considered estimates only.
Source: New York State Office of Real Property Services, 2007
% Residential Acreage, 2007
Description:
Percentage of total land area classified as residential. Residential land (classes 200 - 299) is property used for human habitation. Living accommodations such as hotels, motels, and apartments are in the commercial category.
Note: Land area calculations are to be considered estimates only.
Source: New York State Office of Real Property Services, 2007
% Commercial Acreage, 2007
Description:
Percentage of total land area classified as commercial. Commercial land (classes 400 - 499) is property used for the sale of goods and/or services.
Note: Land area calculations are to be considered estimates only.
Source: New York State Office of Real Property Services, 2007
% Industrial Acreage, 2007
Description:
Percentage of total land area classified as industrial. Industrial land (classes 700 - 799) is property used for the production and fabrication of durable and nondurable man-made goods.
Note: Land area calculations are to be considered estimates only.
Source: New York State Office of Real Property Services, 2007
% Vacant Acreage, 2007
Description:
Percentage of total land area classified as vacant. Vacant land (classes 300 - 399) is property that is not in use, is in temporary use, or lacks permanent improvement.
Note: Land area calculations are to be considered estimates only.
Source: New York State Office of Real Property Services, 2007
% Public and Community Services Acreage, 2007
Description:
Percentage of total land area classified as public services or community services. Public Services land (classes 800 - 899) is property used to provide services to the general public. Community Services land (classes 600 - 699) is property used for the well being of the community.
Note: Land area calculations are to be considered estimates only.
Source: New York State Office of Real Property Services, 2007
% Parks, Recreation and Entertainment Acreage, 2007
Description:
Percentage of total land area classified as wild, forested, conservation lands & public parks or recreation and entertainment. Wild, Forested, Conservation Lands & Public Parks land (classes 900 - 999) is reforested lands, preserves, and private hunting and fishing clubs. Recreation and Entertainment land (classes 500 - 599) is property used by groups for recreation, amusement, or entertainment.
Note: Land area calculations are to be considered estimates only.
Source: New York State Office of Real Property Services, 2007
% Agricultural Assessed Value, 2007
Description:
Total assessed value of agricultural land as a percentage of the assessed value of all lands. Agricultural land (classes 100 - 199) is property used for the production of crops or livestock.
Source: New York State Office of Real Property Services, 2007
% Residential Assessed Value, 2007
Description:
Total assessed value of residential land as a percentage of the assessed value of all lands. Residential land (classes 200 - 299) is property used for human habitation. Living accommodations such as hotels, motels, and apartments are in the commercial category.
Source: New York State Office of Real Property Services, 2007
% Commercial Assessed Value, 2007
Description:
Total assessed value of commercial land as a percentage of the assessed value of all lands. Commercial land (classes 400 - 499) is property used for the sale of goods and/or services.
Source: New York State Office of Real Property Services, 2007
% Industrial Assessed Value, 2007
Description:
Total assessed value of industrial land as a percentage of the assessed value of all lands. Industrial land (classes 700 - 799) is property used for the production and fabrication of durable and nondurable man-made goods.
Source: New York State Office of Real Property Services, 2007
% Vacant Assessed Value, 2007
Description:
Total assessed value of vacant land as a percentage of the assessed value of all lands. Vacant land (classes 300 - 399) is property that is not in use, is in temporary use, or lacks permanent improvement.
Source: New York State Office of Real Property Services, 2007
% Public and Community Services Assessed Value, 2007
Description:
Total assessed value of public service or community service land as a percentage of the assessed value of all lands. Public Services land (classes 800 - 899) is property used to provide services to the general public. Community Services land (classes 600 - 699) is property used for the well being of the community.
Source: New York State Office of Real Property Services, 2007
% Parks, Recreation and Entertainment Assessed Value, 2007
Description:
Total assessed value of wild, forested, conservation lands & public parks or recreation and entertainment land as a percentage of the assessed value of all lands. Wild, Forested, Conservation Lands & Public Parks land (classes 900 - 999) is reforested lands, preserves, and private hunting and fishing clubs. Recreation and Entertainment land (classes 500 - 599) is property used by groups for recreation, amusement, or entertainment.
Source: New York State Office of Real Property Services, 2007