Brooktondale, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 8/10
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
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
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
487 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
72.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$89,943 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$434,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$952 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$907 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Tompkins County
1
Ithaca Metro 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

Tompkins County
2
Ithaca Metro Area
2
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 17 22
Feb 2 14 25
Mar 3 11 32
Apr 3 2 44
May 3 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 3 0 48
Nov 3 5 38
Dec 3 13 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 6%

Schools

Caroline Elementary School
2 miles, E 2.3 star

Colleges

Ithaca College
6 miles, NW 3.2 star
Cornell University
6 miles, N 4.6 star
Tompkins Cortland Community College
10 miles, NE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca
9 miles, NW 2.3 star
Robert Packer Hospital
28 miles, SW 2.3 star

Airports

Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
30 miles, W 1 star