Senior Living in 12489 (Wawarsing, NY)

Surrounding zip codes: 12446, 12428, 12420, 12404, 12458, 12483, 12769, 12525, 12435, 12566

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SeniorScore™ Overview

12489 scores the same as the Wawarsing, NY average of 62.
12489 scores significantly lower than the New York average of 71.
12489 scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a very low number of Medicare registered physicians within close range.
There are 2 hospitals nearby (Ellenville Regional Hospital and Ellenville Community Hospital).
There is 1 senior living facility in the area (Country Gardens Apartments).
There are no home healthcare providers operating in the area.
There are 14 fire stations in close proximity.
The average life expectancy is 80.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 16 pharmacies within short driving distance.

Recreation & Leisure

The area has a very low percent of seniors (14% of the total population).
There are 43 golf courses nearby, including Hudson Valley Resort & Conference Center, Homowack Hotel Golf Course, and Blue/Red Course at Nevele Grand Resort and Country Club.
There are 4 parks nearby, including Lippman Park, Minnewaska State Park, and Rondout Valley RV Campground.
There are 9 churches nearby, including Schnitzler R, St Marks Methodist Church, and Praise Dominion Family Worship.
The area has a low number of malls and/or shopping centers.
The area has an average number of grocery stores and/or markets.
The area has a low number of movie theatres.
The area has a high number of health clubs / fitness studios.

Finances

The property taxes average 5.93% of total income, which is very high compared to the national median.
The property taxes average 1.74% of total property value, which is very high compared to the national median.
The sales tax rate is 6.50%, which is low compared to the national median.
New York has a high average state income tax rate of 4.81%.
The area has an average household income of $49,954, which is in the top 71% of all incomes in the US.
The area has a median household income of $38,894, which is in the top 73% of all incomes in the US.
The area has a per capita income of $11,167, which is in the top 98% of all per capita incomes in the US.
Assisted living costs average $45,000 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $140,529 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $15,600 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $48,620 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 7.14%, which is medium compared to national statistics.
The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

This area receives average levels of rainfall each year.
This area has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
This area has above average air quality.
12489 has a sparse population density of 210.1 people per square mile.
Residents have an average daily commute time.
The area has a low public school quality ranking.
The area has an average public school safety ranking.
This area has a very low education attainment of 76.46%.