Russia Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 8/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
2,518 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$87,697 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$197,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$579 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$735 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Herkimer County
2
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

Herkimer County
2
Utica-Rome Metro Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 30 19
Feb 3 21 22
Mar 3 15 30
Apr 4 3 44
May 4 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 0 47
Nov 4 6 37
Dec 4 22 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 21, NY State Senate District 49, NY Assembly District 118, NY
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Schools

Poland Elementary School
5 miles, S • 2.3 star
Poland Junior-Senior High School
5 miles, S • 4.1 star
Remsen Junior-Senior High School
6 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Remsen Elementary School
7 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

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

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

Watertown International Airport
67 miles, N • 1 star
Albany International Airport
74 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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