Congressional District 5, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 6/10
directions_run Walkability 8/10
directions_bus Transit 8/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Moderately Bikeable. Biking is possible but may be limited by inconsistent infrastructure, traffic conditions, or distance to amenities.
directions_run Walkability
Highly Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with well-maintained pedestrian infrastructure and accessible amenities.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Well-Connected. Public transportation is widely available and dependable, providing good coverage for most destinations.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
792,001 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$85,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
51 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$645,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,059 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,597 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

New York
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

New York
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 32
Feb 3 8 34
Mar 4 4 41
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 5 37

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 81% of residents leaning left and 15% leaning right.

Liberal (82%) (15%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 14%
Hillary Clinton 84%
Other 2%

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Schools

Al-Ihsan Academy
<1 miles, N • 5 star
Ps 96
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
Ps 124 Osmond a Church
<1 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Colleges

CUNY York College
2 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Allen School-Jamaica
2 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
2 miles, N • 1.4 star
Queens Hospital Center
3 miles, NE • 1.4 star
New York-Presbyterian/Queens
6 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Airports

Laguardia Airport
8 miles, N • 4.6 star
Newark Liberty International Airport
19 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Westchester County Airport
28 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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