Gabriels Junction / Irelandville, Watkins Glen, NY

Is Gabriels Junction / Irelandville a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe11

Medium7

Low10

Other26

3 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape1

Child involved1

Assault0

Other1

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, dispatch received a family disturbance report at Smith Memorial Park, where a caller said another person took her belongings, phone, and keys and left. The caller was advised to wait at the park office for assistance.	Smith Memorial Park, 5303 Park Ave, Hector, NY 14841	Domestic Dispute
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible reckless driver on Route 14 north near Spencer Road involving a red pickup towing a trailer. A unit initially responded for a disabled vehicle but was later told to disregard.	NY-14 & Spencer Rd, Reading, NY 14878	Traffic
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a 72-year-old female conscious and breathing but not alert near Lakemont-Himrod Road in Starkey.	Lakemont-Himrod Rd, Dundee, NY 14837	Medical Emergency
Jul 12, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported burglary alarm at Lakewood Winery, based on an alarm company call, with multiple units heading to the scene.	NY-14, Watkins Glen, NY 14891	Break-In
Jul 10, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are dispatched to a reported fire alarm activation at a winery on State Route 14 near Inwood Road in Watkins Glen.	NY-14, Watkins Glen, NY 14891	Fire
Jul 10, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies investigated a report of a suspicious Mercedes van with its doors open at Skyland Farm on Route 414 and then made contact with the owner, who appeared to be present.	NY-414, Burdett, NY 14818	Suspicious Activity
Jul 10, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a possible panic alarm at a location near Peach Orchard Point in Hector, New York. An officer reported responding from the Crank Road area.	Peach Orchard Point, Hector, NY 14841	Suspicious Activity
Jul 8, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a 93-year-old male who fell and has knee pain near Sunset Shores Street off State Route 414 by the water bend.	Sunset Shores, Burdett, NY 14818	Medical Emergency
Jul 6, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home on Stamp Road for a citizen complaint where a man reported that his ex-wife had come to the residence earlier and apparently lost her temper in front of the children. He reportedly wanted the incident documented but did not request charges.	Stamp Rd, Watkins Glen, NY 14891	Domestic Dispute
Jul 6, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical incident near Fir Tree Point Road in Starkey involving an (number withheld)-year-old man who was having serious breathing problems and reportedly turned blue while on oxygen. Mouth-to-mouth instructions and CPR were started, and the patient was later reported to be breathing again.	Fir Tree Point Rd, Rock Stream, NY 14878	Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price

$218,695

Average Rent

$2,115

Vacancy Rate

26.8%

Nearby neighborhoods

Rock Stream

Overview

Gabriels Junction / Irelandville is a remote neighborhood in Watkins Glen, NY, with a median home price of $218,695 and average rent of $2,115. Housing includes medium to small single-family and mobile homes, mostly built between 1970 and 1999.

The neighborhood has a high vacancy rate of 26.8%, with some seasonal occupancy. It is known for a higher concentration of same-sex couples and is rated highly for retiree living in New York.

RemoteRetiree FriendlyOwner Occupied

Quick Facts

Retiree Friendly	Top 7.1% in New York

Housing market and real estate character

Housing is mostly owner occupied with a mix of single-family and mobile homes, many built between 1970 and 1999.

Owner Occupied Rate	Most residential real estate is owner occupied
Housing Type	Medium to small single-family homes and mobile homes
Housing Age	Many homes built between 1970 and 1999, some between 1940 and 1969

What buyers will notice right away

The neighborhood is rated among the top 7.1% retiree-friendly areas in New York.

High vacancy rate partly due to seasonal occupancy, common in vacation or remote areas.

Families & Lifestyle

Gabriels Junction / Irelandville has a diverse occupational mix and a notable share of same-sex couples.

Diverse Occupations — Residents work mainly in executive, manufacturing, sales, and clerical jobs.

Same-Sex Couples	More than 1.6%
Executive/Professional Occupations	46.1%

Demographics

Executive, Management, Professional Share	46.1%
Upper-Middle Income	Higher income than 60.4% of U.S. neighborhoods
Child Poverty Rate	2.0%
German Ancestry	20.5%
English Ancestry	20.0%
Languages Spoken	English (87.4%), Italian, Spanish, German/Yiddish, Polish