University Gardens, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 7/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 10/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
3,986 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
59.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$94,886 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
50 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$849,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,498 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,628 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.0% 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 2 5 32
Feb 2 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 36

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right.

Liberal (57%) (38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 39%
Hillary Clinton 58%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Lakeville Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 4.6 star
Ps 94 David D Porter
<1 miles, W • 4.6 star
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Colleges

SUNY Maritime College
4 miles, NW • 4.6 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

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