Elwood, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
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
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
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
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
11,140 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
52.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$170,987 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
46 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$664,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,455 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
95.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Suffolk County
1
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Suffolk County
3
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 6 30
Feb 2 8 33
Mar 4 4 39
Apr 4 1 49
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 4 0 55
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 4 4 36

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 48% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, NY State Senate District 2, NY Assembly District 10, NY
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Schools

James H Boyd Elementary School
<1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Elwood/John Glenn High School
<1 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Elwood Middle School
<1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Western Suffolk BOCES
2 miles, N • 1.9 star
Five Towns College
4 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Eastern Suffolk BOCES
7 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Ns/Lij Hs Huntington Hospital
5 miles, NW • 4.1 star
St Catherine of Siena Hospital
6 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Airports

Long Island MacArthur Airport
13 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Westchester County Airport
25 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Laguardia Airport
28 miles, W • 4.6 star
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