Putnam Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
555 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$96,667 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$297,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,050 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$820 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
36.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Washington County
1
Glens Falls 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

Washington County
1
Glens Falls Metro Area
2
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 20 18
Feb 2 17 21
Mar 3 14 30
Apr 3 4 43
May 4 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 0 47
Nov 4 5 37
Dec 3 18 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 42% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (42%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 21, NY State Senate District 45, NY Assembly District 114, NY
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Schools

Putnam Central School
1 miles, E • 3.2 star
Ticonderoga Elementary School
6 miles, N • 1.9 star
Ticonderoga Middle School
6 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Castleton University
15 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Green Mountain College
18 miles, S • 1.4 star
Word of Life Bible Institute
20 miles, W • 1.4 star
Middlebury College
22 miles, NE • 3.7 star
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Hospitals

Porter Hospital, Inc
21 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Rutland Regional Medical Center
25 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Glens Falls Hospital
32 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Burlington International Airport
52 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Albany International Airport
72 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
114 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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