New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area, NY-NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 7/10
directions_bus Transit 7/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
19,756,722 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
43.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$97,334 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
39 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$587,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,297 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,635 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.4% 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 7 30
Feb 3 8 33
Mar 4 4 40
Apr 4 1 51
May 3 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 4 0 55
Nov 3 0 45
Dec 4 4 35

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 64% of residents leaning left and 31% leaning right.

Liberal (65%) (32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 31%
Hillary Clinton 66%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, NY State Senate District 16, NY Assembly District 27, NY
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Schools

Ps 163 Flushing Heights
<1 miles, N • 4.1 star
Ps 154
<1 miles, S • 3.7 star
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Colleges

CUNY Queens College
<1 miles, W • 2.8 star
St John's University-New York
1 miles, S • 3.2 star
Plaza College
2 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

New York-Presbyterian/Queens
1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Queens Hospital Center
1 miles, S • 1.4 star
Flushing Hospital Medical Center
2 miles, N • 1.4 star
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
2 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Airports

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