Menands, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
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
4,503 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
44.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
45.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$79,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
22.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$237,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$965 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,285 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
27.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Albany County
4
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

Albany County
5
Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area
4
New York
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 66% of residents leaning left and 27% leaning right.

Liberal (67%) (27%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 16 22
Feb 2 12 25
Mar 3 9 33
Apr 3 3 45
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 1 49
Nov 4 3 38
Dec 3 13 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Menands School
<1 miles, W · 3.2star
North Albany Academy
1 miles, SW · 1star
St Pius X
2 miles, NW
Loudonville School
2 miles, NW · 4.1star

Colleges

Hudson Valley Community College
2 miles, E · 1.9star
Siena College
2 miles, N · 3.7star
Russell Sage College
3 miles, NE · 2.8star

Hospitals

Albany Memorial Hospital
2 miles, W · 2.3star
Albany Medical Center Hospital
4 miles, SW · 1.4star
Samaritan Hospital
4 miles, NE · 2.3star

Airports

Albany International Airport
6 miles, N · 1.9star
Bradley International Airport
74 miles, SE · 2.8star
Worcester Regional Airport
99 miles, SE · 1star