Spencer, NY

Is Spencer a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe9

Medium5

Low3

Other46

3 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape2

Child involved3

Assault0

Other0

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, dispatchers report a possible 911 hang-up from a business near Main Street in the Van Etten area, with the line busy on callback.	Main St, Van Etten, NY 14889	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders are requested for a 73-year-old male with difficulty breathing near Washburn Road in Spencer. The patient is alert and has stage four lung cancer.	Washburn Rd, Spencer, NY 14883	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a 67-year-old man experienced dizziness and flushing after being outside in the heat near East Spencer Road (number withheld). Emergency responders were dispatched to assist.	E Spencer Rd Lot 9, Spencer, NY 14883	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS dispatched to a location near Dean Creek Road, Spencer for a 52-year-old man with chest pains who is alert and breathing normally. Responders requested for assistance.	Dean Creek Rd, Spencer, NY 14883	Medical Emergency
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch requested an additional unit to assist an officer on a possible burglary reported near Nichols Street in Spencer, New York. The involved units later reported clearing from an alarm and asked for the assisting officer’s estimated arrival time.	Nichols St, Spencer, NY 14883	Break-In
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units initially responded to an alarm reported near Nichols Street. A later call from the property owner indicated everything was apparently resolved, and units were cleared from the alarm. Radio traffic also referenced a potential burglary call at the same street.	Nichols St, Spencer, NY 14883	Fire
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a reported family dispute at a residence near Nichols Street in the Village of Spencer. A caller reported that her landlord, who also lives there, allegedly forced entry into her bedroom after a verbal argument and took her phone. The involved parties were reportedly separated during and after the 911 call.	Nichols St, Spencer, NY 14883	Domestic Dispute
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reported a possible burglar alarm at a country club on Fisher Settlement Road. Two units were sent after clearing a previous call, with the alarm noted from an east hall motion sensor and no key holder reached.	Fisher Settlement Rd, Spencer, NY 14883	Break-In
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, an ALS assist was requested for a 78 year old female who had a seizure, is no longer seizing, is not alert, and is breathing normally, near Halsey Valley Road in Spencer.	Halsey Valley Rd, Spencer, NY 14883	Medical Emergency
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS requested advanced life support assistance in Spencer for a 76-year-old man at a residence near East Spencer Road who was reportedly initially unresponsive and then conscious but having difficulty breathing and not alert.	E Spencer Rd Lot 23, Spencer, NY 14883	Medical Emergency

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Population

693

Bachelor's Degree

25.18%

Child Poverty Rate

17.7%

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Overview of Spencer, NY

Spencer is a small village in New York with a population of 693. It is known for its historic pre-World War II architecture.

The community has a somewhat higher education level than the US average, with 25.18% of adults holding at least a bachelor's degree.

Historic ArchitectureMixed IncomeDiverse Ancestry

Quick Facts

Bachelor's Degree Rate	25.18%
Most Common Language	English (97.8%)

Housing market and real estate character

Spencer's housing stock is historic with many pre-World War II homes. The village has a mix of housing types and tenure.

Housing Age	Large stock of pre-World War II architecture
Owner Occupied Rate
Vacancy Rate
Housing Type Mix	Mixed housing types including historic homes

What buyers will notice right away

Many homes date back before World War II, offering unique architectural styles.

The village includes a variety of housing types and ownership patterns.

Families and Lifestyle

Spencer has a diverse community with a mix of occupations and a notable rate of telecommuting.

Mixed workforce of blue- and white-collar jobs.

High telecommuting rate suggests knowledge-based professions.

Occupations — Residents work mainly in office support, maintenance, and architecture/engineering.

Community Diversity — Ancestries include English, German, Dutch, Polish, and Italian.

Work From Home Rate	9.63%
Executive/Professional Share	30.7%

Demographics and Culture

Bachelor's Degree Rate	25.18%
Per Capita Income	$27,844
Child Poverty Rate	31.72%
Top Languages	["English","Italian","Polish"]
Top Ancestries	["English","German","Dutch","Polish","Italian"]