Jefferson, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 7/10
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
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
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
150 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
84.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,781 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
44 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$168,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$794 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$617 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Schoharie County
1
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

Schoharie County
1
Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area
4
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 15 22
Feb 2 12 24
Mar 3 10 32
Apr 4 2 45
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 4 0 48
Nov 3 3 39
Dec 3 13 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 21, NY State Senate District 51, NY Assembly District 102, NY
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Schools

Jefferson Central School
<1 miles, N • 2.3 star
Stamford Central School
5 miles, SW • 3.7 star
South Kortright Central School
10 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

SUNY College of Technology at Delhi
22 miles, W • 1.9 star
SUNY Oneonta
24 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Bassett Healthcare
22 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Airports

Albany International Airport
45 miles, E • 1.9 star
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