West Sand Lake, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 10/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
3,453 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
89.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
44.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$126,595 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$322,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$903 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$799 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
92.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 2 16 21
Feb 2 12 23
Mar 3 10 33
Apr 3 2 45
May 4 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 1 47
Nov 4 3 38
Dec 2 14 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 50%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

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

West Sand Lake Elementary School
<1 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Averill Park High School
1 miles, E • 5 star
Algonquin Middle School
2 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Sand Lake-Miller Hill School
3 miles, E • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Hudson Valley Community College
6 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
8 miles, N • 4.6 star
Russell Sage College
8 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Samaritan Hospital
8 miles, N • 2.3 star
Albany Memorial Hospital
8 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Albany International Airport
13 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Bradley International Airport
67 miles, S • 2.8 star
Worcester Regional Airport
91 miles, SE • 1 star
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