Valley Cottage, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 7/10
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
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
8,803 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
56.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$133,828 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$502,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,866 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
83.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Rockland County
1
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

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

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 8 27
Feb 3 8 29
Mar 4 5 37
Apr 4 1 48
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 5 0 63
Oct 5 0 52
Nov 4 1 42
Dec 4 5 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 57% of residents leaning left and 35% leaning right.

Liberal (58%) (36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 34%
Hillary Clinton 61%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 17, NY State Senate District 38, NY Assembly District 96, NY
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Schools

Valley Cottage School
<1 miles, N • 4.1 star
Liberty Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Nyack Senior High School
<1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Summit School
2 miles, SE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers
4 miles, W • 1.4 star
Dominican College of Blauvelt
5 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Nyack Hospital
2 miles, S • 2.3 star
Phelps Memorial Hospital Center
4 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Westchester County Airport
13 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Laguardia Airport
24 miles, S • 4.6 star
Newark Liberty International Airport
32 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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