North Hills, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 10/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
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
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Education Hub. The area boasts numerous high-quality colleges and universities within close proximity, offering a wide range of academic opportunities.
local_library Schools
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
5,419 332.4M (US)
Median Age
57.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
80.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$196,938 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
46 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,212,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$3,501 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
75.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Nassau County
2
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

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

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 32
Feb 3 8 35
Mar 4 4 42
Apr 4 1 52
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 4 0 47
Dec 4 5 37

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right.

Liberal (49%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 46%
Hillary Clinton 50%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NY State Senate District 7, NY Assembly District 16, NY
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Schools

Shelter Rock Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 4.6 star
Herricks Middle School
<1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Herricks High School
1 miles, S • 5 star
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Colleges

Adelphi University
4 miles, S • 3.7 star
New York Institute of Technology
4 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Nyu Winthrop Hospital
3 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Laguardia Airport
10 miles, NW • 4.6 star
John F Kennedy International Airport
11 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Westchester County Airport
20 miles, N • 1.4 star
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