Valley Falls, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 10/10
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
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Education Hub. The area boasts numerous high-quality colleges and universities within close proximity, offering a wide range of academic opportunities.
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
430 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
38.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$86,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$188,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$875 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,050 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Rensselaer County
3
Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area
3
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Rensselaer County
4
Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area
4
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 19 21
Feb 3 14 24
Mar 3 12 33
Apr 4 4 45
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 1 49
Nov 4 4 39
Dec 3 15 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 44% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (44%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 21, NY State Senate District 43, NY Assembly District 107, NY
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Schools

Hoosic Valley Elementary School
1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Stillwater Elementary School
5 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing
12 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
13 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Russell Sage College
14 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Samaritan Hospital-St Mary's Campus
12 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Samaritan Hospital
13 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Albany International Airport
16 miles, W • 1.9 star
Bradley International Airport
80 miles, S • 2.8 star
Worcester Regional Airport
96 miles, SE • 1 star
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