Westford, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
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
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
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
79 332.4M (US)
Median Age
57.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
30.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,893 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$95,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$271 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$850 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Otsego County
1
Oneonta Urban Area
1
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Otsego County
1
Oneonta Urban Area
1
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 21 21
Feb 2 15 22
Mar 3 14 30
Apr 3 3 44
May 4 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 1 48
Nov 3 5 38
Dec 3 17 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 42% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (42%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 21, NY State Senate District 51, NY Assembly District 102, NY
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Schools

Worcester School
5 miles, S • 3.2 star
Schenevus Central School
7 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Cooperstown Elementary School
7 miles, NW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

SUNY Oneonta
18 miles, W • 2.8 star
Hartwick College
19 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Bassett Healthcare
7 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital
18 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Albany International Airport
51 miles, E • 1.9 star
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
85 miles, W • 1 star
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