Covert Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
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
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
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
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,995 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
39.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,714 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$227,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$654 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$833 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Seneca County
1
Seneca Falls 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

Seneca County
3
Seneca Falls Urban Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 18 22
Feb 2 15 24
Mar 3 12 32
Apr 3 3 45
May 3 0 55
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 3 0 67
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 4 0 48
Nov 3 6 39
Dec 3 15 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 45%
Other 7%

Schools

South Seneca Elementary School
3 miles, N 1.9 star
Trumansburg Elementary School
4 miles, S 2.8 star
Russell I Doig Middle School
4 miles, S 1.9 star
Charles O Dickerson High School
4 miles, S 5 star

Colleges

Wells College
11 miles, NE 1.9 star
Cornell University
14 miles, SE 4.6 star
Ithaca College
15 miles, S 3.2 star

Hospitals

Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca
11 miles, S 2.3 star
Schuyler Hospital
18 miles, SW

Airports

Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
14 miles, SE 1 star
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
31 miles, SW 1 star