Wales Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education 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
3,003 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$86,649 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$230,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$574 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$753 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
88.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Erie County
4
Buffalo-Cheektowaga 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

Erie County
5
Buffalo-Cheektowaga Metro Area
5
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 28 22
Feb 2 19 24
Mar 3 16 32
Apr 3 4 44
May 4 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 4 0 49
Nov 4 9 39
Dec 3 25 28

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 23, NY State Senate District 60, NY Assembly District 147, NY
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Schools

Wales Primary School
2 miles, N • 4.6 star
The Gow School
4 miles, W • 3.2 star
East Aurora High School
5 miles, W • 5 star
East Aurora Middle School
6 miles, NW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Bryant & Stratton College-Southtowns
13 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Bryant & Stratton College-Online
13 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
17 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital
18 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Wyoming County Community Hospital
20 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
92 miles, SE • 1 star
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