Kings County, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 7/10
directions_run Walkability 8/10
directions_bus Transit 8/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
2,646,306 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
41.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$78,548 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
46 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$889,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,100 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,657 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
27.5% 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-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
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-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
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 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 4 0 55
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 5 36

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 76% of residents leaning left and 18% leaning right.

Liberal (78%) (18%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 18%
Hillary Clinton 79%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, NY State Senate District 21, NY Assembly District 42, NY
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Schools

Ps 269 Nostrand
<1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

CUNY Brooklyn College
<1 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Kings County Hospital Center
2 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Airports

Laguardia Airport
11 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Newark Liberty International Airport
12 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Westchester County Airport
32 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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