Wurtsboro Hills, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
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
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
519 332.4M (US)
Median Age
56.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
39.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,829 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
45 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$116,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$516 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$744 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
34.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sullivan County
2
Monticello Urban Area
2
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Sullivan County
2
Monticello Urban Area
2
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 13 24
Feb 3 10 26
Mar 4 9 35
Apr 4 2 47
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 4 0 50
Nov 4 2 40
Dec 4 9 29

Hazards

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 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 5%

Schools

Emma C Chase School
2 miles, S 2.3 star
Circleville Elementary School
8 miles, SE 2.3 star
Pakanasink Elementary School
9 miles, SE 2.3 star
Circleville Middle School
9 miles, SE 1.9 star

Colleges

Orange County Community College
12 miles, S 1.9 star
Beauty School of Middletown
13 miles, S 1 star
Sullivan County Community College
14 miles, N 1.4 star

Hospitals

Ellenville Regional Hospital
12 miles, NE 3.2 star
Orange Regional Medical Center
13 miles, S 4.1 star
Catskill Regional Medical Center
14 miles, NW 2.3 star

Airports

Westchester County Airport
55 miles, SE 1.4 star