Balmville, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
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
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
3,725 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$107,204 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
39 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$359,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$896 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,394 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Orange County
3
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh Metro 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

Orange County
3
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh Metro Area
2
New York
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 52% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (41%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 12 24
Feb 2 10 28
Mar 4 9 36
Apr 4 2 47
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 5 0 62
Oct 4 0 51
Nov 4 2 40
Dec 4 9 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Balmville School
<1 miles, E · 1.4star
Gams High Tech Magnet School
1 miles, S · 1star
Newburgh Free Academy
1 miles, SW · 4.6star
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Colleges

Mount Saint Mary College
1 miles, S · 3.2star
Vassar College
13 miles, NE · 3.7star
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Hospitals

St Luke's Cornwall Hospital
2 miles, S · 3.2star
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
12 miles, NE · 1.4star
Hudson Valley Hospital Center
18 miles, S · 3.2star
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Airports

Westchester County Airport
36 miles, S · 1.4star
Laguardia Airport
52 miles, S · 4.6star
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