Westchester County, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
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
996,888 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
52.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$118,411 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$638,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,728 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.8% 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 9 28
Feb 3 8 31
Mar 4 5 38
Apr 4 1 49
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 4 0 64
Oct 4 0 53
Nov 4 0 43
Dec 4 5 33

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 60% of residents leaning left and 34% leaning right.

Liberal (61%) (35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 32%
Hillary Clinton 65%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 17, NY State Senate District 40, NY Assembly District 93, NY
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Schools

Douglas G Grafflin School
<1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Robert E Bell School
1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Horace Greeley High School
2 miles, N • 5 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Northern Westchester Hospital
3 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Westchester Medical Center
5 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Phelps Memorial Hospital Center
7 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Westchester County Airport
6 miles, S • 1.4 star
Laguardia Airport
27 miles, SW • 4.6 star
John F Kennedy International Airport
36 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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