Ira 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 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
2,048 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$83,056 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$145,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$568 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$975 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cayuga County
2
Auburn Urban Area
2
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cayuga County
2
Auburn Urban Area
2
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 28 22
Feb 2 20 25
Mar 2 14 33
Apr 2 2 46
May 2 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 4 0 50
Nov 4 5 39
Dec 2 24 28

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 44% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 24, NY State Senate District 48, NY Assembly District 120, NY
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Schools

Cato-Meridian Elementary School
2 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Cato-Meridian Middle School
3 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Cato-Meridian Senior High School
3 miles, SW • 5 star
Fairley School
7 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Colleges

SUNY College at Oswego
17 miles, N • 2.8 star
Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES
18 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Oswego Hospital
17 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Auburn Community Hospital
19 miles, SW • 1.4 star
St Joseph's Hospital Health Center
22 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
50 miles, S • 1 star
Watertown International Airport
60 miles, NE • 1 star
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