Prospect, 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 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
337 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$46,413 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$104,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$490 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$689 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Oneida County
3
Utica-Rome Metro Area
3
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Oneida County
4
Utica-Rome Metro Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 34 19
Feb 3 24 22
Mar 4 17 31
Apr 4 4 44
May 4 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 5 0 59
Oct 5 1 48
Nov 4 8 38
Dec 4 26 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 22, NY State Senate District 53, NY Assembly District 118, NY
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Schools

Remsen Junior-Senior High School
3 miles, N • 4.1 star
Remsen Elementary School
3 miles, N • 3.2 star
Holland Patent Middle School
6 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
12 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Utica College
16 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Mohawk Valley Community College
16 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing
16 miles, SW • 3.7 star
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Hospitals

Rome Memorial Hospital, Inc
16 miles, W • 2.3 star
Faxton-St Luke's Healthcare
16 miles, SW • 1.4 star
St Elizabeth Medical Center
16 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Airports

Watertown International Airport
64 miles, N • 1 star
Albany International Airport
78 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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