State Senate District 8, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
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
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
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
321,656 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
43.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$140,132 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$574,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,084 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
79.3% 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 40
Apr 4 1 50
May 3 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 3 0 74
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 4 0 55
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 4 36

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NY Assembly District 9, NY
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Schools

Harding Avenue School
3 miles, N • 4.1 star
Bayview Elementary School
4 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Farmingdale State College
10 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

South Oaks Hosp
6 miles, NW
Ns/Lij Hs Southside Hospital
7 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Long Island MacArthur Airport
16 miles, E • 1.4 star
Laguardia Airport
31 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Westchester County Airport
36 miles, N • 1.4 star
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