Independence Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
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
881 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$96,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$489 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$517 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Allegany 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

Allegany County
1
New York
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 15 22
Feb 2 11 24
Mar 3 11 32
Apr 3 2 44
May 3 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 3 0 47
Nov 3 5 38
Dec 2 13 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 23, NY State Senate District 58, NY Assembly District 148, NY
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Schools

Whitesville Central School
<1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Andover School
8 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Alfred University
15 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Houghton College
32 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Jones Memorial Hospital
10 miles, NW • 1.4 star
St James Mercy Hospital
20 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Upmc Cole
21 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
47 miles, E • 1 star
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
75 miles, E • 1 star
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