New York, 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 5/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 7/10
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
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
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
8,516,202 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
41.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$79,713 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
45 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$751,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,108 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,647 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
29.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kings County
5
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Kings County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 31
Feb 2 8 33
Mar 4 4 41
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 61
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 19% leaning right.

Liberal (77%) (19%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 18%
Hillary Clinton 80%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, NY State Senate District 20, NY Assembly District 43, NY
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Schools

Bnos Menachem
<1 miles, SE • 5 star
New Heights Middle School
<1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Ps 91 Albany Avenue School (The)
<1 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah
<1 miles, N • 1 star
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools
<1 miles, NW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center
<1 miles, S • 1.4 star
Kings County Hospital Center
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Airports

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