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.
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.
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.
Employment
A low score in the employment category could indicate that this area struggles with high unemployment rates and low household income and income per capita levels.
Housing
With a lower than average score in the housing category, this area could struggle with housing affordability, poor appreciation rates and home values well below the national average.
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| Statistic | Chautauqua | New York | National |
| Average one way commute | 0min | 33min | 26min |
| Workers who drive to work | 11.0% | 53.0% | 76.4% |
| Workers who carpool | 0.0% | 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 | 40.2% | 6.3% | 2.8% |
| Working from home | 48.8% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
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