Lake Huntington, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
303 332.4M (US)
Median Age
55.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
39.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,909 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$385,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$869 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$926 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sullivan County
2
Monticello 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

Sullivan County
2
Monticello Urban Area
2
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 16 22
Feb 2 11 24
Mar 4 10 33
Apr 4 2 45
May 4 0 56
Jun 5 0 64
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 5 0 59
Oct 4 0 48
Nov 4 2 38
Dec 4 11 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 4%

Schools

Damascus Area Sch
4 miles, NW 4.1 star
Sullivan West Elementary School
7 miles, NE 2.8 star
Eldred Junior-Senior High School
12 miles, S 4.1 star

Colleges

Sullivan County Community College
18 miles, E 1.4 star
Orange County Community College
34 miles, SE 1.9 star
Beauty School of Middletown
34 miles, SE 1 star

Hospitals

Catskill Regional Medical Center
13 miles, E 2.3 star
Wayne Memorial Hospital
16 miles, W 4.1 star
Bon Secours Community Hospital
27 miles, S 4.1 star

Airports

Lehigh Valley International Airport
75 miles, SW 1.4 star