Pound Ridge Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
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
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
5,019 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
84.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
77.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$234,583 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
46 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,042,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$3,501 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
84.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Westchester County
3
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Westchester County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New York
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 60% of residents leaning left and 33% leaning right.

Liberal (61%) (34%) 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 4 10 27
Feb 3 9 30
Mar 4 6 38
Apr 4 1 48
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 4 0 64
Oct 4 0 52
Nov 4 1 43
Dec 4 6 33

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Pound Ridge Elementary School
<1 miles, SE · 3.2star
Meadow Pond Elementary School
4 miles, E · 4.6star
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Colleges

Norwalk Community College
10 miles, S · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Four Winds
4 miles, N
Northern Westchester Hospital
7 miles, W · 2.3star
Stamford Hospital
11 miles, S · 3.2star
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Airports

Westchester County Airport
12 miles, SW · 1.4star
Laguardia Airport
34 miles, SW · 4.6star
Tweed-New Haven Airport
36 miles, E · 1star
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