Seneca County, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
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
33,125 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,007 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$142,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$666 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$767 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Seneca Falls Urban Area
1
New York
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Seneca Falls Urban Area
3
New York
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 18 23
Feb 2 14 25
Mar 2 12 32
Apr 3 2 45
May 3 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 3 0 68
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 3 0 49
Nov 3 5 39
Dec 2 15 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 24, NY State Senate District 58, NY Assembly District 132, NY
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Schools

Romulus Central School
2 miles, SW • 2.8 star
South Seneca Middle/High School
8 miles, S • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Wells College
7 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Hobart William Smith Colleges
10 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Auburn Community Hospital
17 miles, E • 1.4 star
Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic
20 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
28 miles, S • 1 star
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
43 miles, SW • 1 star
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