DeKalb Junction, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
512 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$74,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$515 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$656 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
97.1% 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 14 18
Mar 2 11 28
Apr 3 3 42
May 3 0 54
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 4 0 47
Nov 3 5 36
Dec 3 14 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

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

Liberal (47%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 5%

Schools

Hermon-Dekalb Central School
2 miles, SW 2.3 star
Mud Lake School
6 miles, NW
Locust Grove
7 miles, N

Colleges

St Lawrence University
9 miles, E 3.2 star
Clarkson University
18 miles, E 4.6 star
SUNY College at Potsdam
19 miles, E 2.3 star

Hospitals

Gouverneur Hospital
15 miles, SW 4.1 star
Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center
16 miles, N 4.1 star
Canton-Potsdam Hospital
19 miles, E 4.1 star

Airports

Ogdensburg International Airport
14 miles, N 1 star
Watertown International Airport
51 miles, W 1 star
Syracuse Hancock International Airport
105 miles, SW 1.9 star