Germantown Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
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
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
1,712 332.4M (US)
Median Age
56.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
44.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$86,087 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$361,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$831 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$647 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Columbia County
2
Hudson Urban Area
2
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Columbia County
2
Hudson Urban Area
2
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 16 21
Feb 3 12 24
Mar 4 9 32
Apr 4 2 44
May 4 0 55
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 5 0 47
Nov 4 3 38
Dec 4 12 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 49% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right.

Liberal (50%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 19, NY State Senate District 41, NY Assembly District 106, NY
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Schools

Germantown Elementary School
1 miles, W • 2.8 star
Catskill Elementary School
5 miles, N • 2.3 star
Saugerties Senior High School
5 miles, W • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Columbia-Greene Community College
6 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Bard College
8 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Ulster County Community College
24 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Columbia Memorial Hospital
9 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Northern Dutchess Hospital
14 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Albany International Airport
42 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Bradley International Airport
62 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Westchester County Airport
74 miles, S • 1.4 star
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