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Tioga County, New
York nestles in the southernFinger Lakes Region of the state. Long
known for its vast array of
recreational and tourist activities, Tioga
County is building quite a
reputation as an excellent region for
relocation of families and businesses.
Nine towns make up Tioga County, as
well as several villages and hamlets.
According to the Census 2000, Berkshire,
Owego
and the town of Tioga range from
populations of 1,300 to over 20,000.
The county itself registered at almost
52,000 people. Much of the region is
lovely agricultural farmland, with 69%
designated as rural area. Many of the
residents commute to the more
metropolitan areas of Binghamton
and Elmira,
NY for employment, as well as Sayre,
Pennsylvania, which the county
borders.
Tioga County boasts the lowest
crime rate in all of the five
surrounding counties. Housing costs
remain low and affordable, while
quality of education is outstanding. Cornell University, Binghamton
University as well as Syracuse
University all lie within easy
driving range.
Tioga County residents are highly
skilled workers and well trained in
such high-tech industries as
electronics and aerospace. The IBM
Corporation, Universal
Instruments, NLX
Corporation as well as Lockheed
Martin all call the region home. BioLife
Solutions, Inc, Best
Buy Co., Inc. and Hidden
Valley Electronics have recently
relocated into Tioga County. The
Department of Economic
Development and Planning works
closely with incoming firms, and the
County as well as the state of New
York offer many incentives
for new businesses.
While the economic future of Tioga
County shines brightly, residents
still enjoy the rural and historic
beauty of their region. In the tiny
hamlets and villages, the downtown
districts retain their historic
building and tree-lined streets.
Romantic bed
and breakfasts are scattered
throughout, and antique
shops abound.
The Susquehanna
River offers some of the finest
trout fishing in the region, while the
Finger
Lakes Trail awaits avid hikers,
crossing remote and beautiful areas of
New York's Southern Tier region. The Tioga
Motorsports Park delights race
fans, while golfers
enjoy their choice of eight different
courses. Winter turns Tioga County
into a wonderland for outdoor
enthusiasts, with ice-skating,
cross-country skiing, and ice fishing.
With its lure of natural beauty and
its high quality of life, Tioga County
residents can plan on a bright and
abundant future.
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