Congressional District 6, 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 8/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
738,059 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
38.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$79,859 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
46 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$753,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,053 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,777 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.2% 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 31
Feb 3 8 34
Mar 4 4 41
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 4 0 47
Dec 4 5 37

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 71% of residents leaning left and 24% leaning right.

Liberal (72%) (24%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 23%
Hillary Clinton 74%
Other 2%

Schools

John Bowne High School
<1 miles, E 4.6 star
Ps 219 Paul Klapper
<1 miles, SE 3.2 star
Mesivta Torah V'emunah
<1 miles, SE 3.2 star
Townsend Harris High School
<1 miles, SE 5 star

Colleges

CUNY Queens College
<1 miles, SE 2.8 star
St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens
2 miles, W 4.1 star
Plaza College
2 miles, S 1.4 star

Hospitals

New York-Presbyterian/Queens
<1 miles, NE 2.3 star
Flushing Hospital Medical Center
2 miles, NE 1.4 star
Queens Hospital Center
2 miles, SE 1.4 star
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
2 miles, S 1.4 star

Airports

Laguardia Airport
4 miles, N 4.6 star
Westchester County Airport
24 miles, NE 1.4 star