Speculator, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
389 332.4M (US)
Median Age
60.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
40.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,839 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$192,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$550 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$763 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
18.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hamilton County
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

Hamilton County
1
New York
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 34 17
Feb 3 24 19
Mar 3 20 29
Apr 4 5 42
May 4 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 4 0 65
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 5 2 46
Nov 4 10 35
Dec 4 30 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 21, NY State Senate District 49, NY Assembly District 118, NY
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Schools

Lake Pleasant School
5 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Wells School
11 miles, S • 3.7 star
Indian Lake Central School
15 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Johnsburg Central School
20 miles, E • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Word of Life Bible Institute
29 miles, E • 1.4 star
Adirondack Community College
38 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Fulton-Montgomery Community College
41 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Nathan Littauer Hospital
35 miles, S • 3.2 star
Glens Falls Hospital
40 miles, SE • 2.3 star
St Mary's Healthcare
44 miles, S • 3.2 star
Saratoga Hospital
44 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Albany International Airport
64 miles, S • 1.9 star
Burlington International Airport
86 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Plattsburgh International Airport
86 miles, NE • 1 star
Watertown International Airport
88 miles, NW • 1 star
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