Livingston County, New York
Among the top 6% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 4% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 16% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 68% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 94% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 79% of US counties
- top 5% for school quality
- top 8% for airport distance
- bottom 1% for property tax rate
Livingston County is a county in New York with about 62,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for affordability. Standout strengths include school quality, airport distance, and walkability. It rates lower on sunny days and property tax rate.
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Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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57%21%clearovercast
Precipitation 3.7 in1.9 in
humid 75%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$70k75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$51kbetter than 19% of US counties
Home Value$160k50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$919better than 32% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 31% of US counties
Property Tax Rate2.53%better than 1% of US counties
Income Tax10.90%better than 3% of US counties
Sales Tax8.53%better than 23% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden19.46%better than 3% of US counties
Unemployment4.7%better than 51% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)26°F26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation33.7 in30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall51.1 inbetter than 11% of US counties
Sunny Days154 daysbetter than 1% of US counties
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 73% of US counties
Comfortable Days88 daysbetter than 73% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk56.4better than 43% of US counties
School Quality100.0better than 96% of US counties
Violent Crime729/100kbetter than 53% of US counties
Property Crime816/100kbetter than 55% of US counties
Community
Population61,98073rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.752nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1631st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0158th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1929th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)89.6%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.0%50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.9%42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.0%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.5%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 48% of US counties
Walkability8.1/20better than 87% of US counties
Airport Distance27 mibetter than 92% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.0%better than 74% of US counties
Amenities Nearby2.58better than 52% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 75% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Livingston County an affordable place to live?
- Livingston County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $51k, better than 19% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Livingston County?
- The median home value in Livingston County is $160k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Livingston County?
- Median household income in Livingston County is $70k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Livingston County?
- Median gross rent in Livingston County is $919 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Livingston County safe?
- Livingston County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 729/100k (better than 53%). Property crime is 816/100k.
- What is the weather like in Livingston County?
- Livingston County averages 72°F in July and 26°F in January, with 33.7 in of annual precipitation and about 154 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Livingston County?
- Public-school quality in Livingston County is above average, scoring better than 96% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Livingston County?
- The average one-way commute in Livingston County is 25 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)