Afton Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,739 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$116,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$559 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$656 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Chenango County
1
New York
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Chenango County
2
New York
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 19 21
Feb 2 14 24
Mar 3 12 32
Apr 3 3 44
May 4 0 54
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 0 48
Nov 4 5 38
Dec 3 12 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 19, NY State Senate District 51, NY Assembly District 121, NY
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Schools

Afton Junior/Senior High School
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
Afton Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 1.9 star
Bainbridge-Guilford High School
5 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Greenlawn Elementary School
6 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

SUNY Broome Community College
20 miles, W • 1.4 star
Davis College
24 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Barnes-Kasson County Hospital
20 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Delaware Valley Hospital, Inc
21 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Chenango Memorial Hospital
22 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
51 miles, NW • 1 star
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