Watkins Glen, NY
Living in Watkins Glen
Bikeability61
Walkability85
Commute80
Public Transit42
Affordability93
Public Safety91
Airports12
Hospitals25
Colleges84
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools44
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2kPopulation+176 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-8 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
51%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black1%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate29%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household51%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$45kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector70%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office27%
Service24%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van82%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked10%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$129kMedian Home Value+$40k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$651Median Monthly Rent+$188 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units14%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19792%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier59%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K34%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity45%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
Utility gas52%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Watkins Glen
United States45
New York39
Schuyler County5
Property Crime in Watkins Glen
United States48
New York28
Schuyler County4
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 2 | 17 |
| Feb | 25 | 2 | 13 |
| Mar | 32 | 3 | 12 |
| Apr | 44 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 3 | 5 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 14 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Watkins Glen
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding31
Tornado6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Watkins Glen, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Watkins Glen, NY
Gravel Run Mennonite School
11 miles, NW
Hickory Knoll School
12 miles, NW
Sunny View Mennonite School
14 miles, NW
Sunny View Mennonite School
14 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Watkins Glen, NY
Ithaca College
19 miles, E
Keuka College
20 miles, NW
Elmira College
20 miles, S
Cornell University
20 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Watkins Glen, NY
Schuyler Hospital
2 miles, S
Corning Hospital
18 miles, S
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca
18 miles, E
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
20 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Watkins Glen, NY
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
15 miles, S
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
22 miles, E
Syracuse Hancock International Airport
64 miles, NE