Brooklyn Borough, NY

Living in Brooklyn Borough

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Bikeability 98
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Walkability 98
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Commute 4
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Public Transit 98
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Affordability 30
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Public Safety 54
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Airports 97
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Hospitals 1
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Colleges 13
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Schools 47
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Residents

2.6M Population +123k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
37% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian12%
Black30%
Caucasian36%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate26%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree15%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$60k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
47  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more10%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector69%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van22%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation61%
Taxicab1%
Walked9%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$706k Median Home Value +$144k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k Median Monthly Rent +$406 (2010–19)
28% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached5%
Multiple units18%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier51%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K26%
$750K to $999K18%
$1M to $1.49M15%
$1.5M to $1.99M6%
$2M or more7%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas78%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Brooklyn Borough

United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Kings County47

Property Crime in Brooklyn Borough

United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Kings County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (77%)(19%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton79%
Donald Trump18%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 4 7
Feb 34 3 8
Mar 41 4 4
Apr 51 4 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 67 4 0
Oct 56 4 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 37 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brooklyn Borough

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding62
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding42
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Brooklyn Borough, NY

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Ps 269 Nostrand
0 miles, NE
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Private Schools

Private Schools near Brooklyn Borough, NY

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Midwood Montessori
0 miles, SW
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New Vistas Academy
0 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Brooklyn Borough, NY

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Brooklyn Borough, NY

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Airports

Airports near Brooklyn Borough, NY

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Laguardia Airport
11 miles, NE
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