Massena Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
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
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
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
12,369 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
47.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,122 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$107,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$456 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$599 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Lawrence County
1
Massena-Ogdensburg 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

St. Lawrence County
1
Massena-Ogdensburg Urban Area
1
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 16 16
Feb 2 16 18
Mar 2 12 29
Apr 3 4 43
May 3 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 1 47
Nov 3 7 35
Dec 3 16 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (52%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 7%

Schools

The Holy Name of Jesus Academy
2 miles, SE 1.4 star
Jefferson Elementary School
3 miles, SW 2.3 star
Madison Elementary School
4 miles, W 2.8 star

Colleges

SUNY College at Potsdam
22 miles, SW 2.3 star
Clarkson University
22 miles, SW 4.6 star
SUNY College of Technology at Canton
30 miles, SW 1.9 star
St Lawrence University
30 miles, SW 3.2 star

Hospitals

Massena Memorial Hospital
4 miles, W 3.2 star
Canton-Potsdam Hospital
21 miles, SW 4.1 star
Alice Hyde Medical Center
28 miles, SE 1.4 star

Airports

Ogdensburg International Airport
36 miles, W 1 star
Plattsburgh International Airport
70 miles, SE 1 star
Watertown International Airport
89 miles, SW 1 star
Burlington International Airport
89 miles, SE 1.4 star