Ramapo Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
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
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
150,225 332.4M (US)
Median Age
25.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$85,912 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$602,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,526 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.8% 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 9 26
Feb 2 8 29
Mar 4 5 37
Apr 4 1 47
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 5 0 51
Nov 4 0 41
Dec 4 5 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right.

Liberal (49%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 17, NY State Senate District 38, NY Assembly District 98, NY
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Schools

Viola Elementary School
<1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Suffern Senior High School
<1 miles, SW • 5 star
Yeshiva Ohr Reuven
<1 miles, NE • 1 star
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Colleges

Rockland Community College
1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Good Samaritan Hospital of Suffern
2 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Airports

Westchester County Airport
21 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Laguardia Airport
28 miles, S • 4.6 star
Newark Liberty International Airport
31 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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