Gouverneur, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
3,623 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$35,464 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
71.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$107,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$623 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$695 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.1% 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 3 23 15
Feb 2 18 17
Mar 3 13 27
Apr 3 4 41
May 3 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 66
Aug 4 0 64
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 4 1 45
Nov 4 7 34
Dec 3 21 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 49% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 21, NY State Senate District 49, NY Assembly District 117, NY
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Schools

Gouverneur High School
<1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Gouverneur Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

St Lawrence University
23 miles, NE • 3.2 star
SUNY College of Technology at Canton
23 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Clarkson University
32 miles, E • 4.6 star
SUNY College at Potsdam
33 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Gouverneur Hospital
<1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center
25 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Ogdensburg International Airport
24 miles, NE • 1 star
Watertown International Airport
36 miles, W • 1 star
Plattsburgh International Airport
101 miles, E • 1 star
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