State Senate District 26, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 7/10
directions_run Walkability 8/10
directions_bus Transit 8/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
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
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
313,306 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
60.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$118,488 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
42 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,125,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,204 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,130 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
32.3% 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 6 31
Feb 3 8 33
Mar 4 4 41
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 60
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 70% of residents leaning left and 24% leaning right.

Liberal (71%) (24%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 22%
Hillary Clinton 74%
Other 4%

Schools

Sunset Park High School
<1 miles, SE 4.6 star
Is 136 Charles O Dewey
<1 miles, S 1 star
Ps 24
<1 miles, S 1.4 star

Colleges

Hospitals

Maimonides Medical Center
2 miles, S 1.4 star

Airports

Laguardia Airport
11 miles, NE 4.6 star
John F Kennedy International Airport
12 miles, SE 4.1 star
Westchester County Airport
32 miles, NE 1.4 star