Thornwood, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
4,405 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
49.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$186,635 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$654,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,153 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
84.1% 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 4 8 26
Feb 3 8 30
Mar 4 5 36
Apr 4 1 48
May 4 0 57
Jun 5 0 66
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 5 0 63
Oct 5 0 51
Nov 4 1 43
Dec 4 5 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right.

Liberal (49%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 46%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 17, NY State Senate District 35, NY Assembly District 92, NY
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Schools

Columbus Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 3.7 star
Mount Pleasant-Cottage School
<1 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Edenwald School
<1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Westlake High School
<1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

SUNY Westchester Community College
4 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Westchester Medical Center
2 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Phelps Memorial Hospital Center
4 miles, W • 4.1 star
Northern Westchester Hospital
6 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Westchester County Airport
5 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Laguardia Airport
24 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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