Leyden Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 8/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher 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
1,725 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,641 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$160,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$488 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$520 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lewis County
1
New York
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lewis County
1
New York
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 48 17
Feb 3 35 20
Mar 4 22 28
Apr 4 5 41
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 66
Aug 4 0 65
Sep 5 0 57
Oct 5 1 46
Nov 5 13 35
Dec 5 41 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 38% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 6%

Schools

Port Leyden Elementary School
4 miles, NE 2.8 star
Adirondack High School
4 miles, S 5 star
Adirondack Middle School
4 miles, S 1.9 star
Boonville Elementary School
4 miles, S 2.3 star

Colleges

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
28 miles, S 3.2 star
Utica College
31 miles, S 2.8 star
Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing
32 miles, S 3.7 star

Hospitals

Lewis County General Hospital
19 miles, N 3.2 star
Rome Memorial Hospital, Inc
21 miles, SW 2.3 star
Faxton-St Luke's Healthcare
31 miles, S 1.4 star

Airports

Watertown International Airport
45 miles, NW 1 star
Ogdensburg International Airport
79 miles, N 1 star
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
90 miles, SW 1 star