Spackenkill, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 9/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
4,244 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
66.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$135,219 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$407,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,428 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,428 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
88.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Dutchess County
2
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh Metro 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

Dutchess County
1
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh Metro Area
2
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 14 24
Feb 3 10 27
Mar 4 9 35
Apr 4 2 46
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 5 0 70
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 4 0 50
Nov 4 2 40
Dec 4 9 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 50% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right.

Liberal (51%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 46%
Hillary Clinton 50%
Other 4%

Schools

Hagan School
<1 miles, SE 3.2 star
Spackenkill High School
<1 miles, N 5 star
Faith Christian Academy
<1 miles, W 5 star
Oakwood Friends School
<1 miles, NW 5 star

Colleges

Vassar College
2 miles, NE 3.7 star
Marist College
5 miles, N 3.7 star
Dutchess Community College
5 miles, NE 1.9 star
Culinary Institute of America
6 miles, N 2.3 star

Hospitals

Vassar Brothers Medical Center
3 miles, N 1.4 star
St Luke's Cornwall Hospital
12 miles, SW 3.2 star

Airports

Westchester County Airport
42 miles, S 1.4 star
Tweed-New Haven Airport
60 miles, SE 1 star
Laguardia Airport
61 miles, S 4.6 star