Independent Living Communities in Penfield, New York

CaringScore for Penfield, NY

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for independent living communities in Penfield was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose independent living communities in Penfield.

CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 5.9, Penfield rates above average for those seeking independent living communities.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Penfield. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Penfield, NY

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Penfield, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for independent living communities. The HealthScore for Penfield is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 7.6, Penfield rates above average for those seeking independent living communities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking independent living communities. At 298.3 physicians per capita, Penfield scores 35.3 percent better than the national average. Penfield scores 192.3 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 3.8, and scores 43.1 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 27.9. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Penfield is 79.2 years -- 1.7 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Penfield is 79.2 years -- 1.7 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Penfield's environmental health -- trails the national average by 12.7 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Penfield, NY	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	298.3	220.5
Geriatricians	3.8	1.3
Cardiologists	9.8	7.7
Oncologists	5.2	3.5
Orthopedists	9.1	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Penfield, NY

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Penfield, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for independent living communities. The CostScore for Penfield is based on data such as the average monthly cost of independent living communities in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 5.3, Penfield is on par with the national average for independent living communities.

Because of the broad range of housing, service, and healthcare options available at independent living communities, no average monthly cost data is available for Penfield. The entry fee or purchase price for an independent living community can range from $50,000 to $500,000 or more, and typically requires an additional monthly service fee of $1,000 to $3,000 on average. The cost of living indices below provide the best proxy for comparing costs of independent living communities in Penfield to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Penfield is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 5.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 100 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	Penfield, NY
Aggregate Index	100
Healthcare Index	95
Housing Index	100
Food Index	96
Utilities Index	113
Transportation Index	103

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Penfield, NY

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Penfield. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for independent living communities. The LivabilityScore for Penfield is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.2, Penfield rates below average for independent living communities.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for independent living communities. The sun shines an average of 165 days each year in Penfield, 19.5 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 18°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Penfield than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 82°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Penfield is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $75,268 per year, the population of Penfield earns a better than average median household income. Penfield has an unemployment rate of 5.80 percent, roughly 36.3 percent lower than the national average. And about 16.38 percent of the population in Penfield is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 24.5 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Penfield	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	2.7	136.1
Libraries	4.5	18.8
Places of Worship	56.8	220.5
Public Transit	82.3	110.4
Grocery Stores	36	97.7
Pharmacies	8.3	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65