Buchanan 76 Excellent
Buchanan Livability #207 ranked city in New York#3,262 ranked city in the USARanks better than 88% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Buchanan

PROS
  • Commute

    High commute scores indicates that public transit should be easily accessible in this area and the average commute time to work is less than average.

  • Crime

    With a lower than average crime rate per 100,000 people, this area could be considered a very safe place to live. Crime rates are based on both violent and property crimes.

  • Employment

    The combination of higher than average median home income, income per capita and low unemployment rates results in a score that is well above average in the employment category.

  • Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Health & Safety

    A high score in the health and safety category is a result of good air quality and the accessibility to health facilities such as hospitals, clinics, doctors, pharmacies and fire stations.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Cost Of Living

    Based on the most recent cost of living data, this area is more expensive to live in. You can expect to pay more for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries and utilities.

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      Buchanan transportation information

      Statistic Buchanan New York National
      Average one way commute37min33min26min
      Workers who drive to work78.1%53.0%76.4%
      Workers who carpool4.1%6.7%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit13.5%28.0%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.7%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%6.3%2.8%
      Working from home4.4%4.0%4.6%
      Source: The Buchanan, NY data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).