New York County, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 7/10
directions_run Walkability 8/10
directions_bus Transit 8/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Well-Connected. Public transportation is widely available and dependable, providing good coverage for most destinations.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,627,788 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
41.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
64.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$104,553 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,108,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,382 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,029 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
20.9% 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 33
Mar 4 4 41
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 76
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 81% of residents leaning left and 13% leaning right.

Liberal (83%) (13%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 10%
Hillary Clinton 87%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, NY State Senate District 28, NY Assembly District 67, NY
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Schools

Robert Louis Stevenson School
<1 miles, NW • 1.4 star
The Hewitt School
<1 miles, SE • 5 star
Ramaz Upper School
<1 miles, SE • 5 star
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Colleges

CUNY Hunter College
<1 miles, S • 2.8 star
New York School of Interior Design
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
The Juilliard School
<1 miles, W • 1.4 star
Marymount Manhattan College
<1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Lenox Hill Hospital
<1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Laguardia Airport
5 miles, E • 4.6 star
John F Kennedy International Airport
14 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Westchester County Airport
24 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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