Orangetown Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
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
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
48,421 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
56.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$144,520 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
36 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$609,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,879 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Rockland County
1
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Rockland County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 8 27
Feb 3 8 30
Mar 4 5 37
Apr 4 1 48
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 5 0 63
Oct 4 0 52
Nov 4 0 42
Dec 4 5 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (52%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 17, NY State Senate District 38, NY Assembly District 97, NY
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Schools

Tappan Zee High School
<1 miles, W • 5 star
Cottage Lane Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Dominican College of Blauvelt
<1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
St Thomas Aquinas College
1 miles, S • 2.8 star
Mercy College
4 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Nyack Hospital
3 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Westchester County Airport
13 miles, E • 1.4 star
Laguardia Airport
20 miles, S • 4.6 star
Newark Liberty International Airport
28 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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