Hoosick Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 7/10
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
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
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
6,686 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,077 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$190,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$638 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$736 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Rensselaer County
3
Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area
3
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Rensselaer County
4
Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area
4
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 20 21
Feb 3 14 24
Mar 4 13 32
Apr 4 3 45
May 4 0 56
Jun 5 0 64
Jul 5 0 69
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 4 1 48
Nov 4 4 38
Dec 4 16 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 21, NY State Senate District 43, NY Assembly District 107, NY
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Schools

Hoosick Falls Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Hoosac School
1 miles, S • 5 star
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Colleges

Bennington College
6 miles, E • 1.4 star
Southern Vermont College
7 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Williams College
14 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Hospitals

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
8 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Samaritan Hospital-St Mary's Campus
19 miles, W • 3.2 star
Samaritan Hospital
19 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Albany International Airport
24 miles, W • 1.9 star
Bradley International Airport
73 miles, S • 2.8 star
Worcester Regional Airport
86 miles, SE • 1 star
Manchester Airport
97 miles, E • 1.4 star
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