Central Square, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
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
2,136 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,232 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$191,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$816 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$794 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Oswego County
2
Syracuse Metro Area
3
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Oswego County
3
Syracuse Metro Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 36 19
Feb 2 27 23
Mar 2 17 30
Apr 4 4 43
May 4 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 4 1 47
Nov 4 8 38
Dec 4 30 27

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 24, NY State Senate District 50, NY Assembly District 120, NY
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Schools

Paul v Moore High School
<1 miles, W • 5 star
Millard Hawk Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Central Square Middle School
2 miles, S • 1.9 star
Hastings Mallory Elementary School
2 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES
12 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

St Joseph's Hospital Health Center
16 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Crouse Hospital
17 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Airports

Watertown International Airport
49 miles, NE • 1 star
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
57 miles, SW • 1 star
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