Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.
According to recent surveys and polls, locals had excellent ratings for walkability to nearby amenities, safety, access to public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.
Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.
Reporting high crime rates per 100,000 people, this area may be perceived as an unsafe place to reside. These statistics encompass both violent and property crime rates.
Subpar air quality and the limited availability of certain health-related facilities such as hospitals, police stations, doctors and pharmacies may have contributed to the low score in this category.
Statistic | Schroon Lake | New York | National |
Average one way commute | 16min | 33min | 26min |
Workers who drive to work | 64.7% | 53.0% | 76.4% |
Workers who carpool | 2.7% | 6.7% | 9.3% |
Workers who take public transit | 0.0% | 28.0% | 5.1% |
Workers who bicycle | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Workers who walk | 5.1% | 6.3% | 2.8% |
Working from home | 27.5% | 4.0% | 4.6% |