Bradford, NY

Is Hammondsport, NY (Bradford) a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe26

Medium13

Low7

Other47

18 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape4

Child involved5

Assault1

Other9

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters were dispatched to an apparent automatic fire alarm from a living room smoke detector at an apartment on Lamphere Court in the City of Corning, near Rouse Avenue.	B Lamphear Ct, Corning, NY 14830	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to an apartment building near Bridge Street in Corning for a reported 20-year-old man with an eye injury, possible concussion, dizziness, and decreased alertness. Fire and ambulance units arrived, with one ambulance reportedly delayed en route.	Bridge St, Corning, NY 14830	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders dispatched for a 51-year-old woman with abnormal breathing and dehydration near Knoxville Senior Housing on West William Street in Corning.	W William St, Corning, NY 14830	Medical Emergency
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are dispatched to a reported tree down blocking the full width of a roadway near Lower Pace Road in the Town of Erwin, with access noted from Upper Pace Road.	Lower Pace Rd, Corning, NY 14830	Road Closure
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in the Village of Painted Post were dispatched to a reported utility hazard after a tree branch apparently came down and took down power lines near North Hamilton Street and West Water Street.	N Hamilton St & W Water St, Painted Post, NY 14870	Fire
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported automatic fire alarm at a senior housing building on West William Street in Corning. The caller reported no visible smoke or flames. Responding units found nothing showing from the outside and investigated a possible bedroom smoke condition in an upper-floor room.	W William St, Corning, NY 14830	Fire
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency involving a 54-year-old woman with difficulty breathing was reported near West William Street in Corning. Initial reports indicated (number withheld) West William Street, but the address was later corrected to (number withheld) West William Street.	W William St, Corning, NY 14830	Medical Emergency
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units from multiple departments responded to a reported carbon monoxide detector activation at a home on Irwin Hollow Road in the Town of Campbell, with mutual aid requested for manpower with air packs and monitoring equipment. In a separate call, EMS units were dispatched to a location on O’Connor for a 61-year-old woman with an illness and difficulty breathing.	Erwin Hollow Rd, Painted Post, NY 14870	Fire
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a lift-assist medical call near North Hamilton Street in Painted Post. Assistance was requested for lifting at an apartment in the Village Square Apartments.	N Hamilton St Apt 103, Painted Post, NY 14870	Medical Emergency
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of a wire down in the roadway near Townsend Avenue in the Riverside area. Units later reported a low-hanging cable and established command on an operations channel. Separately, emergency medical units were dispatched to a street location for an unresponsive adult male and to a library area for another unconscious person.	Townsend Ave, Corning, NY 14830	Fire

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Median Home Price

$392,574

Average Rent

$1,616

Vacancy Rate

48.5%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Bradford is a remote, low-density neighborhood in Hammondsport, NY, with a high vacancy rate largely due to seasonal homes.

Housing includes medium to small single-family homes and mobile homes, mostly built between 1970 and 1999, with some older than 1940.

RemoteHigh VacancySeasonal Homes

Quick Facts

Married Residents	71.4%

Housing market and real estate character

Bradford's housing market features a high vacancy rate and a mix of owner-occupied homes and seasonal properties.

Seasonal Occupancy	42.7%
Housing Age	Mostly built 1970-1999, some before 1940
Housing Type	Medium to small single-family homes and mobile homes

What buyers will notice right away

Many homes are seasonally occupied or vacant, common in vacation areas.

One of the least densely populated and quietest neighborhoods in the US.

Families & Lifestyle

Bradford has a high marriage rate and is considered retiree-friendly, with a mix of college-educated seniors and families.

Retiree Appeal — Peaceful, safe, and diverse housing options attract retirees.

Family Friendly — Also a good choice for families with school-aged children.

Married Residents	71.4%
Retiree-Friendly Rank	Top 8.8% in NY

Demographics

Executive/Professional Occupations	34.3%
Income Level	Moderate income
Child Poverty Rate	22.1%
Top Languages	["English (96.1%)","Polish (10.1%)","Italian"]
Top Ancestries	["English (17.0%)","Irish (15.0%)","German (14.6%)","Italian (9.2%)","Polish (8.5%)"]