
Is Phelps, NY (Five Points / Fort Hill) a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in Phelps, New York - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
1 Registered Offenders Nearby
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported gas odor at an equipment business near a highway. Radio traffic indicated a gas main had been struck and there was an active gas leak. Multiple units arrived on scene and confirmed the ongoing leak while a gas company worker was reportedly on the way. | NY-414, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 | Fire |
| Jul 10, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, north Seneca EMS was dispatched for a 68-year-old woman reported to be very weak with a possible severe infection near Kingdom Road and nearby cross streets in the Seneca Falls area after a recent hospital release. | Kingdom Rd, Waterloo, NY 13165 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 8, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a reported carbon monoxide alarm at a home near Route 89 and Fayette/Varick Town Line Road in Fayette. The caller reports that everyone is outside and no one appears to be ill. | NY-89, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 | Fire |
| Jul 4, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, medical services were dispatched for an elderly female with difficulty breathing near Yale Station Road and Goldsmith Road. The patient was reported conscious and experiencing breathing problems. | Yale Station Rd, Geneva, NY 14456 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 2, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are responding to an automatic fire alarm at a church on Mound Road in Seneca, with the alarm reportedly coming from the southwest hall and nearby rooms. | Leader Rd, Fayette, NY 13065 | Fire |
| Jul 2, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are responding to a reported automatic fire alarm at a commercial power equipment business on Route 5 and 20 in Seneca County. | NY-414, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 | Fire |
| Jun 30, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency call was reported near Route 96 and Yellow Tavern Road involving an elderly female who was conscious and breathing, experiencing chest pain, arm pain, and abnormal breathing. Emergency services were dispatched. | NY-96, Waterloo, NY 13165 | Medical Emergency |
| Jun 30, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded near Route 96 and Yellow Tavern Road for an elderly female with chest and arm pain who was conscious and breathing normally. | NY-96, Waterloo, NY 13165 | Medical Emergency |
| Jun 28, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a reported medical emergency involving an unconscious 65-year-old woman at a cheese company near Route 96 in Waterloo. She had reportedly passed out, was possibly having a seizure, had been vomiting, and became unresponsive. | NY-96, Waterloo, NY 13165 | Medical Emergency |
| Jun 27, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical response requested for an elderly woman with abdominal pain near Route 96, close to Yellow Tavern and Dwyck Road. No lights or siren were requested. | NY-96, Waterloo, NY 13165 | Medical Emergency |
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Overview
Five Points / Fort Hill is a rural neighborhood in Phelps, NY with mostly historic single-family homes and small apartments.
The neighborhood has a 9.1% vacancy rate and a mix of medium to small homes, with most housing owner occupied.
Housing market and real estate character
Housing in Five Points / Fort Hill is historic and primarily owner occupied with moderate vacancy.
| Housing Age | Many homes built before 1939, some between 1970 and 1999 |
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What buyers will notice right away
Families & Lifestyle
The neighborhood has a diverse occupational mix including farming and professional jobs.
| Farming Occupations | 4.9% |
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Demographics
| Executive, Management, Professional Occupations | 43.4% |
|---|---|
| Clerical, Assistant, Tech Support | 23.2% |
| Top Ancestries | English (26.3%), German (16.9%), Italian (15.8%), Irish (11.8%), Dutch (7.8%) |
| Languages Spoken | English (97.5%), Polish (2.5%) |
Commute
Most residents have short commutes, primarily driving alone or carpooling.
Five Points / Fort Hill offers short commutes with multiple transportation options.
| Short Commutes (<15 min) | 41.1% |
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| Drive Alone Rate | 66.1% |
| Carpool Rate | 7.8% |
| Walk to Work Rate | 6.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Five Points / Fort Hill?
The median home price is $210,170, less expensive than 79.1% of U.S. neighborhoods.
What occupations are common here?
The neighborhood has a high share of farming workers and a diverse mix of professional and clerical jobs.