Lyme Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
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
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
2,059 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$77,935 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$232,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$620 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$450 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
33.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson County
2
Watertown-Fort Drum Metro 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

Jefferson County
3
Watertown-Fort Drum Metro Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 38 17
Feb 2 31 19
Mar 3 18 28
Apr 3 6 42
May 3 0 54
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 4 0 65
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 4 1 46
Nov 4 12 36
Dec 3 36 23

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 24, NY State Senate District 49, NY Assembly District 116, NY
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Schools

Lyme Central School
6 miles, E • 3.7 star
Sackets Harbor Central School
8 miles, S • 4.1 star
Cape Vincent Elementary School
9 miles, N • 3.2 star
Dexter Elementary School
10 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Jefferson Community College
15 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Oswego County BOCES
39 miles, SW • 1.4 star
SUNY College at Oswego
42 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Samaritan Medical Center
16 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Lewis County General Hospital
40 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Watertown International Airport
11 miles, SE • 1 star
Ogdensburg International Airport
59 miles, NE • 1 star
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