Orleans 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 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
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
2,794 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,663 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$181,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$586 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$565 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
33.0% 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 34 16
Feb 2 28 18
Mar 3 17 28
Apr 3 5 42
May 3 0 53
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 4 1 46
Nov 4 11 36
Dec 3 32 23

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 38% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

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

La Fargeville Central School
2 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Guardino Elementary School
6 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Alexandria Central High School
8 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Jefferson Community College
16 miles, S • 1.4 star
St Lawrence University
47 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Samaritan Medical Center
18 miles, S • 3.2 star
Gouverneur Hospital
25 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Watertown International Airport
16 miles, SW • 1 star
Ogdensburg International Airport
40 miles, NE • 1 star
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