Glenwood Landing 70 Good
Glenwood Landing Livability #405 ranked city in New York#7,209 ranked city in the USARanks better than 75% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Glenwood Landing

PROS
  • Commute

    A high commute score suggests convenient, easy access to public transportation, with shorter-than-average work commute times to work.

  • Crime

    The crime rate is far lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. As such, it should be considered a very safe place to live when compared to other areas.

  • Employment

    This area excels in the employment category with a score well above average, primarily due to the higher median home income, per capita income and low unemployment rates.

  • Schools

    The schools category boasts a high score thanks to factors like excellent test scores, impressive graduation rates and the convenient placement of elementary and high schools in this area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this area is notably high, making it a more expensive place to live. You'll find higher expenses for everyday goods and services, housing and groceries.

  • Health & Safety

    A low health and safety score may be attributed to factors such as subpar air quality and the unavailability of certain health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies.

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What's it like Living in Glenwood Landing?

Glenwood Landing is a small city located in the state of New York. The city has a population of 3,638 people. In Glenwood Landing, there are 3,752 people per square mile, which is well above the national population density average. The majority of Glenwood Landing residents report their race to be White; this is followed by Black and Asian. Long, unnecessary commutes can be both frustrating and inconvenient when heading to work. Nationwide, the average one-way commute time takes 26 minutes, but regrettably, residing in Glenwood Landing entails a longer-than-average one-way commute time, averaging 34 minutes.

Whether you’re relocating to a new city to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Glenwood Landing could be a positive experience compared to other cities in New York if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. With useful information like amenities, crime, commute, education, employment and other key data points, finding the best places to live in Glenwood Landing and in the areas around Glenwood Landing is a much easier task.

Glenwood Landing, NY receives 68 out of 100 for its livability score; this results in a ranking of #452 in New York and #7,629 in the USA. If we probe a little deeper into each category within the livability score, we see that Glenwood Landing has higher than average grades for the following: crime (A+) and education (A-). There is at least one category that did not score well in Glenwood Landing. The following was graded with a less than perfect score: amenities (F), cost of living (F) and housing (D).

Certain items on your wish list like shopping, restaurants, nightlife, parks and proximity to public transportation are all important things to look for. Having said that, perhaps the most important metric to consider when contemplating a move to Glenwood Landing is real estate affordability. The median home price for Glenwood Landing homes is $656,300, which is 129.2% higher than the New York average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Glenwood Landing, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 6.2, which is 31.9% higher than the New York average.

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      Glenwood Landing transportation information

      Statistic Glenwood Landing New York National
      Average one way commute34min33min26min
      Workers who drive to work77.8%53.0%76.4%
      Workers who carpool4.4%6.7%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit9.0%28.0%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.7%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%6.3%2.8%
      Working from home8.8%4.0%4.6%
      Source: The Glenwood Landing, NY data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).