Essex County, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
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
37,077 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,215 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$200,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$623 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$746 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

New York
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 21 16
Feb 2 18 19
Mar 2 16 28
Apr 3 5 41
May 3 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 66
Aug 4 0 64
Sep 3 0 57
Oct 4 1 45
Nov 3 7 35
Dec 3 20 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 50% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right.

Liberal (51%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 44%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 21, NY State Senate District 45, NY Assembly District 115, NY
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Schools

Keene Central School
6 miles, N • 4.1 star
Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School
12 miles, E • 3.2 star
Mountain Lake Academy
14 miles, N • 1 star

Colleges

North Country Community College
22 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Word of Life Bible Institute
26 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Middlebury College
31 miles, SE • 3.7 star

Hospitals

Adirondack Medical Center
24 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Porter Hospital, Inc
31 miles, SE • 4.1 star

Airports

Burlington International Airport
40 miles, E • 1.4 star
Plattsburgh International Airport
40 miles, NE • 1 star
Ogdensburg International Airport
92 miles, NW • 1 star
Albany International Airport
94 miles, SW • 1.9 star