Brasher Town, NY
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
8/10
home
Housing
8/10
visibility
Safety
10/10
local_library
Schools
3/10
local_airport
Airports
1/10
school
Colleges
8/10
accessibility
Hospitals
2/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- visibility Safety
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Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
- local_library Schools
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Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.
Residents
Population
2,602
332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.0 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.1%
64% (US)
College-Educated
11.9%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$56,964
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.1%
88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.9%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$115,300
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$504
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$571
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.8%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
St. Lawrence County
1
Massena-Ogdensburg Urban Area
1
New York
4
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
St. Lawrence County
1
Massena-Ogdensburg Urban Area
1
New York
3
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | 17 | 16 |
| Feb | 2 | 16 | 19 |
| Mar | 2 | 11 | 29 |
| Apr | 2 | 5 | 43 |
| May | 2 | 0 | 55 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 64 |
| Jul | 4 | 0 | 69 |
| Aug | 4 | 0 | 67 |
| Sep | 4 | 0 | 59 |
| Oct | 4 | 1 | 47 |
| Nov | 2 | 7 | 36 |
| Dec | 2 | 16 | 23 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.
Liberal (49%) (45%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 59%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 21, NY State Senate District 45, NY Assembly District 117, NYSchools
Saint Lawrence Elementary School
6 miles, SW
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2.3
The Holy Name of Jesus Academy
6 miles, N
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1.4
Saint Lawrence High School
6 miles, SW
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4.6
St Lawrence Middle School
6 miles, SW
•
2.3
Colleges
SUNY College at Potsdam
20 miles, SW
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2.3
Clarkson University
21 miles, SW
•
4.6
St Lawrence University
30 miles, W
•
3.2
SUNY College of Technology at Canton
30 miles, W
•
1.9
Hospitals
Massena Memorial Hospital
10 miles, NW
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3.2
Canton-Potsdam Hospital
19 miles, SW
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4.1
Alice Hyde Medical Center
21 miles, SE
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1.4
St Lawrence Psych Center
38 miles, W
Airports
Ogdensburg International Airport
39 miles, W
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1
Plattsburgh International Airport
64 miles, SE
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1
Burlington International Airport
82 miles, SE
•
1.4
Watertown International Airport
89 miles, W
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1