Lyon Mountain, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
240 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
38.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
2.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,788 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
61.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
43 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$40,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$255 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$525 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
42.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Clinton County
1
Plattsburgh 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

Clinton County
1
Plattsburgh Urban Area
1
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 17 17
Feb 2 16 20
Mar 2 13 29
Apr 3 5 43
May 3 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 3 0 59
Oct 4 1 46
Nov 3 6 36
Dec 2 17 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 52% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (52%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 21, NY State Senate District 45, NY Assembly District 115, NY
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Schools

Saranac Middle School
8 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Saranac High School
8 miles, SE • 5 star
Saranac Elementary School
8 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Northern Adirondack Elementary School
12 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
20 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Clinton Community College
22 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Alice Hyde Medical Center
23 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Adirondack Medical Center
29 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Plattsburgh International Airport
20 miles, SE • 1 star
Burlington International Airport
39 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Ogdensburg International Airport
79 miles, W • 1 star
Watertown International Airport
118 miles, W • 1 star
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