Wells Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
683 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
82.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,568 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
98.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
41 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$253,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$556 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$479 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
26.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hamilton County
1
New York
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hamilton County
1
New York
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 24 19
Feb 3 15 21
Mar 4 14 31
Apr 4 3 44
May 4 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 1 47
Nov 4 5 37
Dec 4 16 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 25%
Other 8%

Schools

Wells School
4 miles, S 3.7 star
Lake Pleasant School
4 miles, NW 3.2 star
Northville Elementary School
18 miles, S 3.7 star
Northville High School
18 miles, S 3.7 star

Colleges

Word of Life Bible Institute
30 miles, E 1.4 star
Adirondack Community College
33 miles, SE 1.9 star
Fulton-Montgomery Community College
34 miles, SW 1.4 star
Skidmore College
36 miles, S 3.2 star

Hospitals

Nathan Littauer Hospital
28 miles, SW 3.2 star
Glens Falls Hospital
34 miles, SE 2.3 star
St Mary's Healthcare
36 miles, S 3.2 star
Saratoga Hospital
36 miles, S 4.1 star

Airports

Albany International Airport
56 miles, S 1.9 star
Burlington International Airport
89 miles, NE 1.4 star
Plattsburgh International Airport
91 miles, NE 1 star
Watertown International Airport
94 miles, NW 1 star