West Farms, New York, NY

Living in West Farms

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Bikeability 98
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Walkability 97
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Commute 1
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Public Transit 100
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 49
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Airports 95
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Hospitals 5
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Colleges 90
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Schools 10
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Residents

29k Population +273 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +6 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black28%
Caucasian1%
Hispanic or Latino69%
Multiracial<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$27k Median Household Income +$3.9k (2010–19)
61% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
50  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K48%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector72%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van22%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation66%
Taxicab2%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$115k Median Home Value -$152k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$773 Median Monthly Rent +$44 (2010–19)
8% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached3%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier31%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K24%
$500K to $749K21%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene41%
LP gas2%
Utility gas44%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Farms

United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Bronx County51

Property Crime in West Farms

United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Bronx County20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (88%)(9%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton91%
Donald Trump7%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 3 7
Feb 34 3 8
Mar 41 4 4
Apr 52 4 1
May 62 4 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 76 5 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 67 4 0
Oct 56 4 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 36 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Farms

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding59
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding31
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Public Schools

Public Schools near West Farms, New York, NY

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Ps 214
0 miles, SW
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Wings Academy
0 miles, E
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Ps 6 West Farms
0 miles, W
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Private Schools

Private Schools near West Farms, New York, NY

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Aquinas High School
1 miles, NW
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St Joseph School
1 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near West Farms, New York, NY

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Fordham University
1 miles, N
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Monroe College
2 miles, NW
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CUNY Lehman College
2 miles, N
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Yeshiva University
3 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near West Farms, New York, NY

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St Barnabas Hospital
1 miles, NW
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Jacobi Medical Center
2 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near West Farms, New York, NY

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Laguardia Airport
4 miles, S
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