Vassar College, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
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
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
3,276 332.4M (US)
Median Age
20.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
43.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
81.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$119,836 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
34.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$322,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,229 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
17.8% 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 15 24
Feb 3 10 27
Mar 4 9 36
Apr 4 2 47
May 4 0 57
Jun 5 0 66
Jul 5 0 71
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 4 0 50
Nov 4 2 40
Dec 4 10 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 48% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 6%

Schools

Arthur S May School
<1 miles, N 2.3 star
Gw Krieger School
1 miles, W 1.4 star
Poughkeepsie Middle School
1 miles, NW 1 star

Colleges

Vassar College
<1 miles, W 3.7 star
Dutchess Community College
3 miles, N 1.9 star
Marist College
3 miles, N 3.7 star

Hospitals

Vassar Brothers Medical Center
2 miles, NW 1.4 star
St Luke's Cornwall Hospital
14 miles, SW 3.2 star
Northern Dutchess Hospital
17 miles, N 4.1 star

Airports

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