Richmond County, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 7/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 1/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
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
492,734 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$98,290 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
47 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$658,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,075 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,505 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 2 8 33
Mar 4 4 40
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 4 0 55
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 4 4 35

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 11, NY State Senate District 24, NY Assembly District 62, NY
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Schools

Barbara Esselborn School (The)
<1 miles, S • 4.1 star
Ps 50 Frank Hankinson
<1 miles, E • 4.6 star
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Colleges

College of Staten Island CUNY
3 miles, N • 2.3 star
Wagner College
4 miles, NE • 3.7 star
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Hospitals

Staten Island University Hospital
3 miles, E • 1.4 star
Richmond University Medical Center
5 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Bayonne Medical Center
8 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Laguardia Airport
20 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
40 miles, W • 1.4 star
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