Somers Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
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
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
21,275 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
67.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$164,457 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
41 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$611,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,346 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$3,129 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
81.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Westchester County
3
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

Westchester County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 12 27
Feb 2 9 30
Mar 4 6 37
Apr 4 1 48
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 4 0 63
Oct 4 0 52
Nov 4 1 42
Dec 4 7 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 50% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (51%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 55%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 17, NY State Senate District 40, NY Assembly District 94, NY
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Schools

Primrose School
<1 miles, NE
Somers Senior High School
<1 miles, NE • 5 star
Somers Intermediate School
2 miles, NE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Four Winds
6 miles, SE
Putnam Hospital Center
6 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Northern Westchester Hospital
7 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Hudson Valley Hospital Center
9 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Westchester County Airport
16 miles, S • 1.4 star
Laguardia Airport
37 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Tweed-New Haven Airport
44 miles, SE • 1 star
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