Lapeer Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
719 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,729 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$152,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$608 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$827 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
76.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cortland County
1
Cortland Urban Area
1
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cortland County
3
Cortland Urban Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 19 22
Feb 2 15 24
Mar 3 12 32
Apr 3 3 44
May 3 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 0 48
Nov 3 6 39
Dec 3 15 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 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 7%

Schools

William Appleby Elementary School
4 miles, SE 1.9 star
Marathon High School
4 miles, SE 2.8 star
Marathon Christian Academy
4 miles, SE 1 star

Colleges

Tompkins Cortland Community College
10 miles, NW 1.4 star
SUNY Cortland
10 miles, N 2.8 star
Cornell University
19 miles, W 4.6 star
Ithaca College
20 miles, W 3.2 star

Hospitals

Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca
22 miles, NW 2.3 star
Lourdes Hospital
27 miles, S 3.2 star

Airports

Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
18 miles, NW 1 star
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
45 miles, W 1 star