Benton Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
2,960 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,359 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$251,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$578 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$892 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Yates 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

Yates County
2
New York
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 19 23
Feb 2 16 25
Mar 2 14 33
Apr 3 3 45
May 3 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 3 0 68
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 3 0 49
Nov 3 6 39
Dec 2 16 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 24, NY State Senate District 58, NY Assembly District 132, NY
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Schools

Emmanuel Baptist Academy
4 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Penn Yan Elementary School
4 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Keuka College
8 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Hobart William Smith Colleges
10 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Ff Thompson Hospital
16 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic
17 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
34 miles, SE • 1 star
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
40 miles, S • 1 star
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