Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
The Peekskill Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Timp-Torne Trail
Attraction
Dunderberg Spiral Railway
Attraction
Lincoln Depot Museum
Museum
The Peekskill Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (0) F
Montrose Deli
Deli
Peekskill Station Deli
Fast Food
Sunset House
Bar
Maple Avenue Deli
Deli
KFC
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Foodtown
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Parks (1) F
Lents Cove Park
Park
Montrose Point State Forest
Park
Verplanck Waterfront Park
Park
Charles Point Park
Park
Georges Island Park
Park
Peekskill Waterfront Park
Park
Riverfront Green
Park
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
Park
Blue Mountain Reservation
Park
Depew Park
Park
Annsville Preserve Park
Park
Lepore Park
Park
Fort Hill Park
Park
Fort Hill Park
Park
Pugsley Park
Park
Pugsley Park
Park
Oscawana Park
Park
Monument Park
Park
Monument Park
Park
Lowland Town Park
Park
Furnace Brook Headwater Preserve
Park
Beecher Park
Park
Sprout Brook Park
Park
Cortlandt Dog Park
Park
Laurel Drive Park
Park
Shops (2) F
Buchanan Shell & Convenience Store
Convenience Store
Buchanan Home Center
Home Improvement
Montrose Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Down Cycles
Bicycle
Beach Shopping Center
Mall
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 13.5% take public transportation in Buchanan.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations A+
WESTCHESTER AVE @ 1ST ST
Bus Stop
WESTCHESTER AVE @ 14TH ST
Bus Stop
TATE AVE @ WESTCHESTER AVE
Bus Stop
KINGS FERRY RD @ BANNON AVE
Bus Stop
KINGS FERRY RD @ TATE AVE
Bus Stop
KINGS FERRY RD @ COACHLIGHT SQUARE
Bus Stop
6TH ST @ WESTCHESTER AVE
Bus Stop
KINGS FERRY RD @ WESTCHESTER AVE
Bus Stop
KINGS FERRY RD @ TRAILER PARK
Bus Stop
KINGS FERRY RD @ POST HAMMOCK HOUSE
Bus Stop
ALBANY POST RD @ WELCHER AVE
Bus Stop
KINGS FERRY RD @ MONTROSE POINT RD
Bus Stop
KINGS FERRY RD @ ALBANY POST RD
Bus Stop
KINGS FERRY RD @ HENNING DR
Bus Stop
WELCHER AVE @ WOOD ST
Bus Stop
WELCHER AVE @ ROUTE 9
Bus Stop
WASHINGTON ST @ WELCHER AVE
Bus Stop
WASHINGTON ST @ WELCHER AVE
Bus Stop
ALBANY POST RD @ ROUND TREE LA
Bus Stop
851 WASHINGTON AVE
Bus Stop
ALBANY POST RD @ DUTCH ST
Bus Stop
WASHINGTON ST @ MAPLEWOOD/LOOMIS AVE
Bus Stop
ALBANY POST RD @ DUTCH ST
Bus Stop
Cortlandt
Transit Station
FDR VA HOSPITAL KEON CENTER
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
13.5% A-
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Buchanan is 135/100 - which is 16% higher than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Buchanan crime rates are 662 per 100k, which is 69% lower than New York
Property Crime
530 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
132 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Buchanan is $111,250 - which is 83% higher than New York.
Med. Household Income
$111,250 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.8% A-
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health A

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Buchanan Village Police
Police
Cortlandt Engine Company Number 1
Fire Station
VA Hudson Valley Health Care System - Franklin Delano Roosevelt Campus
Hospital
Peekskill Police Department
Police
Washington Engine Company Number 2
Fire Station
Cortlandt Hook and Ladder Company Number 1
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Wayne Hose Co. 1
Fire Station
Smiles on Hudson
Dentist
Police Department
Police
Wayne Hose Co. 2
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Hudson Valley Hospital Center
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Helen Hayes Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Buchanan home prices are $381,600 - which is 33% higher than New York
Home Price
$381,600 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
1% C+
Home Affordability
3.4x (home price to income ratio) B-
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schools C-

The Buchanan graduation rate is 91% - which is 11% higher than New York
School Test Scores
37% F
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (1) F
Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School
Frank G Lindsey Elementary School
Woodside School
Peekskill Middle School
Oakside School
Stony Point Elementary School
Furnace Woods Elementary School
Hillcrest School
Blue Mountain Middle School
James A Farley Elementary School
West Haverstraw Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Hendrick Hudson High School
Peekskill High School
Ohr Hameir Seminary - Tifereth Israel High School
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ratings A+

Buchanan has an overall rating of 88% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A+
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Buchanan? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lents Cove Park
      Montrose Point State Forest
      Verplanck Waterfront Park
      Charles Point Park
      Georges Island Park
      Peekskill Waterfront Park
      Riverfront Green
      Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site

      Entertainment

      Timp-Torne Trail
      Dunderberg Spiral Railway
      Lincoln Depot Museum
      The Peekskill Museum

      Food & Drink

      Montrose Deli
      Peekskill Station Deli
      Sunset House
      Maple Avenue Deli
      KFC

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Buchanan? Of all people who commute, 13.5% take public transportation in Buchanan.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      14%

      8% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Buchanan? The cost of living in Buchanan is 135/100 - which is 16% higher than New York.
      Buchanan
      135

      35% more expensive than average

      New York
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Buchanan? Buchanan crime rates are 662, which are 69% lower than New York
      Total Crime
      662 per 100k people

      72% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 152

      72% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      21%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Buchanan? The median income in Buchanan is $111,250 which is 83% higher than New York.
      Median household income
      $111,250101% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $49,70667% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      40% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Buchanan a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Buchanan home prices? Buchanan home prices are $381,600 - which is 33% higher than New York
      Median home value
      $381,600107% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,41249% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      79%

      24% higher than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Buchanan have good schools? The Buchanan graduation rate is 91% - which is 11% higher than New York
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      37%

      23% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Buchanan a good place to live? Buchanan has an overall rating of 88% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      88%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      88%

      2 total surveys

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