Rikers Island, New York, NY
Living in Rikers Island
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
100
Public Transit
1
Affordability
1
Public Safety
54
Airports
96
Hospitals
13
Colleges
71
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
53
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
6.9k
Population
-4.7k (2010–19)
35 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
-
Family Households
Age
15 to 34 years50%
35 to 54 years44%
55 to 74 years6%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black52%
Caucasian9%
Hispanic or Latino35%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Economy
-
Median Household Income
+$6.4k (2010–19)
-
Above Poverty
- mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+12% (2010–19)
Household Income
Employers
Occupations
Commute
Housing
-
Median Home Value
+$155k (2010–19)
-
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
+$378 (2010–19)
-
Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
Year Structure Built
Home Value
House Heating Type
Crime
Violent Crime in Rikers Island
United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Bronx County51
Property Crime in Rikers Island
United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Bronx County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (62%)(34%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump41%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rikers Island
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding60
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding36
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rikers Island, New York, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rikers Island, New York, NY
St Ignatius School
2 miles, N
Astoria Lutheran School
2 miles, SW
St John's Preparatory School
2 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Rikers Island, New York, NY
CUNY City College
4 miles, NW
Columbia University in the City of New York
4 miles, W
Jewish Theological Seminary of America
4 miles, W
Manhattan School of Music
4 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rikers Island, New York, NY
Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center
2 miles, W
Manhattan Psychiatric Center
2 miles, W
Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center
3 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Rikers Island, New York, NY
Laguardia Airport
1 miles, SE
John F Kennedy International Airport
12 miles, SE
Newark Liberty International Airport
16 miles, SW
Westchester County Airport
21 miles, NE