Allegany County, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
47,027 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,233 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$97,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$533 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$574 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

New York
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 19 22
Feb 2 13 24
Mar 2 12 32
Apr 2 3 44
May 3 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 3 0 47
Nov 3 7 38
Dec 2 18 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 23, NY State Senate District 58, NY Assembly District 148, NY
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Schools

Genesee Valley Central School
1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Scio Central School
6 miles, S • 2.8 star

Colleges

Alfred University
12 miles, E • 2.3 star
Houghton College
14 miles, N • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Jones Memorial Hospital
10 miles, S • 1.4 star
St James Mercy Hospital
19 miles, E • 4.1 star
Olean General Hospital
23 miles, W • 2.3 star

Airports

Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
58 miles, SE • 1 star