Verplanck, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for 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
657 332.4M (US)
Median Age
57.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
42.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
42.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$81,893 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
39 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$448,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$761 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,479 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.1% 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 3 12 26
Feb 3 10 28
Mar 4 6 37
Apr 4 1 48
May 4 0 57
Jun 5 0 67
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 4 0 50
Nov 4 1 42
Dec 4 7 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 17, NY State Senate District 40, NY Assembly District 95, NY
See all legislative districts in this place

Schools

Hendrick Hudson High School
1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Frank G Lindsey Elementary School
1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Stony Point Elementary School
2 miles, W • 2.3 star
Browse all schools near New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area

Colleges

Empire Beauty School-Peekskill
3 miles, NE • 1 star
Browse all colleges near New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area

Hospitals

Hudson Valley Hospital Center
4 miles, E • 3.2 star
Nyack Hospital
11 miles, S • 2.3 star
Browse all hospitals near New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area

Airports

Westchester County Airport
18 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Laguardia Airport
33 miles, S • 4.6 star
Newark Liberty International Airport
40 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Browse all airports near New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area