Jamestown West, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
2,398 332.4M (US)
Median Age
55.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,034 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$145,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$446 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$822 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Chautauqua County
3
Jamestown-Dunkirk Urban 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

Chautauqua County
4
Jamestown-Dunkirk Urban Area
4
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 30 23
Feb 2 19 25
Mar 3 16 32
Apr 3 4 44
May 4 0 55
Jun 5 0 64
Jul 5 0 67
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 1 48
Nov 4 11 39
Dec 3 28 28

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 42% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 23, NY State Senate District 57, NY Assembly District 150, NY
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Schools

Bethel Baptist Christian Academy
<1 miles, E • 3.2 star
Southwestern Elementary School
<1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Southwestern Senior High School
<1 miles, NW • 5 star
Southwestern Middle School
<1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Jamestown Business College
2 miles, E • 1.4 star
Jamestown Community College
4 miles, E • 1.4 star
SUNY at Fredonia
25 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Upmc Chautauqua at Wca
2 miles, E • 2.3 star
Warren General Hospital
18 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Buffalo Niagara International Airport
65 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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