Hancock, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
876 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,547 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$145,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$739 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$681 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
37.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Delaware County
1
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

Delaware County
1
New York
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 19 21
Feb 3 14 24
Mar 3 13 31
Apr 4 4 44
May 4 0 54
Jun 5 0 63
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 4 1 47
Nov 4 5 37
Dec 3 15 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 5%

Schools

Hancock Junior-Senior High School
<1 miles, NE 3.7 star
Hancock Elementary School
<1 miles, N 3.2 star
Preston Sch
8 miles, SW 2.8 star
Deposit Middle-Senior High School
10 miles, N 4.1 star

Colleges

SUNY College of Technology at Delhi
28 miles, NE 1.9 star
Sullivan County Community College
34 miles, SE 1.4 star
SUNY Broome Community College
34 miles, NW 1.4 star

Hospitals

Barnes-Kasson County Hospital
16 miles, W 2.3 star
Delaware Valley Hospital, Inc
17 miles, NE 3.2 star
Wayne Memorial Hospital
26 miles, S 4.1 star

Airports

Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
71 miles, NW 1 star