South Lansing, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
1,233 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
48.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$162,846 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$361,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$748 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,113 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Tompkins County
1
Ithaca Metro Area
1
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Tompkins County
2
Ithaca Metro Area
2
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 19 22
Feb 2 15 24
Mar 3 12 32
Apr 3 3 44
May 3 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 0 48
Nov 3 6 39
Dec 3 15 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 63% of residents leaning left and 27% leaning right.

Liberal (64%) (27%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 24%
Hillary Clinton 68%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 19, NY State Senate District 52, NY Assembly District 125, NY
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Schools

Raymond C Buckley Elementary School
2 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Lansing High School
2 miles, NW • 5 star
Lansing Middle School
2 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Cornell University
6 miles, S • 4.6 star
Ithaca College
8 miles, S • 3.2 star
Tompkins Cortland Community College
11 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca
5 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Auburn Community Hospital
28 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Airports

Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
33 miles, SW • 1 star
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