Salamanca, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 7/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
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
5,878 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$39,871 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$78,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$407 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$536 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cattaraugus County
2
Olean Urban 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

Cattaraugus County
2
Olean Urban Area
2
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 25 22
Feb 2 16 23
Mar 2 16 32
Apr 3 4 43
May 4 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 4 0 47
Nov 4 10 38
Dec 3 24 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 38% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 23, NY State Senate District 57, NY Assembly District 148, NY
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Schools

Salamanca High School
<1 miles, S • 4.1 star
Seneca Intermediate School
<1 miles, S • 1.4 star
Prospect Elementary School
2 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

St Bonaventure University
15 miles, SE • 3.2 star
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
16 miles, S • 3.7 star
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Hospitals

Olean General Hospital
17 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital
24 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Upmc Chautauqua at Wca
26 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Buffalo Niagara International Airport
54 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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