Chautauqua County, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
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
126,329 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,507 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$119,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$518 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$628 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jamestown-Dunkirk Urban Area
3
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

Jamestown-Dunkirk Urban Area
4
New York
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 29 23
Feb 2 18 25
Mar 2 15 32
Apr 3 4 44
May 4 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 4 0 49
Nov 4 10 39
Dec 3 27 28

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 42% 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%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 23, NY State Senate District 57, NY Assembly District 150, NY
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Schools

Brocton Elementary School
6 miles, N • 2.3 star
Brocton Middle High School
6 miles, N • 3.2 star
Chautauqua Lake Secondary School
6 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Colleges

SUNY at Fredonia
11 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Jamestown Community College
16 miles, S • 1.4 star
Jamestown Business College
16 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Brooks-Tlc Hospital System, Inc
13 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Upmc Chautauqua at Wca
17 miles, S • 2.3 star
Lecom Health Corry Memorial Hospital
28 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Buffalo Niagara International Airport
56 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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