Orchard Park, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
3,066 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
62.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$97,014 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$371,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$925 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,130 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Erie County
4
Buffalo-Cheektowaga 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

Erie County
5
Buffalo-Cheektowaga Metro Area
5
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 27 22
Feb 2 17 24
Mar 3 15 32
Apr 3 4 44
May 4 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 4 0 49
Nov 4 9 39
Dec 4 24 28

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 23, NY State Senate District 60, NY Assembly District 142, NY
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Schools

Orchard Park Middle School
<1 miles, NW • 3.7 star
South Davis Elementary School
<1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Orchard Park High School
1 miles, NE • 5 star
Ellicott Road Elementary School
1 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Bryant & Stratton College-Online
2 miles, N • 1.4 star
Hilbert College
4 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
7 miles, N • 2.3 star
Kaleida Health
11 miles, N • 2.3 star
Erie County Medical Center
12 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Buffalo Niagara International Airport
12 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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