Bard College, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,237 332.4M (US)
Median Age
19.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
87.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$210,483 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
11 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
29.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$418,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,138 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,500 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
14.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Dutchess County
2
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh Metro Area
2
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Dutchess County
1
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh Metro Area
2
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 17 21
Feb 3 16 24
Mar 4 12 32
Apr 4 3 44
May 4 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 4 0 48
Nov 4 3 37
Dec 4 13 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 58% of residents leaning left and 31% leaning right.

Liberal (59%) (31%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 25%
Hillary Clinton 66%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 18, NY State Senate District 41, NY Assembly District 103, NY
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Schools

Mill Road-Intermediate Grades
2 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Red Hook Senior High School
2 miles, S • 5 star
Linden Avenue Middle School
2 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Bard College
<1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Columbia-Greene Community College
14 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Ulster County Community College
16 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Northern Dutchess Hospital
6 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Columbia Memorial Hospital
17 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Airports

Albany International Airport
50 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Bradley International Airport
63 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Westchester County Airport
67 miles, S • 1.4 star
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