Grand Island Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 9/10
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
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
21,441 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
44.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$107,036 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$302,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$819 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,125 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Erie County
4
Buffalo-Cheektowaga 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

Erie County
5
Buffalo-Cheektowaga Metro Area
5
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 21 24
Feb 2 15 26
Mar 3 11 34
Apr 3 3 46
May 3 0 57
Jun 3 0 66
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 3 6 40
Dec 3 18 30

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 26, NY State Senate District 61, NY Assembly District 145, NY
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Schools

Kaegebein School
2 miles, S • 2.8 star
Grand Island Senior High School
2 miles, E • 5 star
Veronica E Connor Middle School
2 miles, E • 3.7 star
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Colleges

SUNY Buffalo State
7 miles, S • 2.3 star
Medaille College
8 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Kenmore Mercy Hospital
5 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Brylin Hosp
8 miles, S
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Airports

Buffalo Niagara International Airport
13 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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