Westchester Heights, New York, NY

Living in Westchester Heights

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Bikeability 97
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Walkability 99
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Commute 1
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Public Transit 97
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 49
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Airports 95
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Hospitals 1
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Colleges 86
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Schools 79
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Residents

19k Population -856 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian22%
Black11%
Caucasian9%
Hispanic or Latino55%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$39k Median Household Income -$3.1k (2010–19)
77% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
49  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector70%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van28%
Public transportation56%
Taxicab1%
Walked12%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$432k Median Home Value +$63k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$197 (2010–19)
19% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached14%
Multiple units16%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier39%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K25%
$500K to $749K41%
$750K to $999K6%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene40%
LP gas2%
Utility gas43%

Crime

Violent Crime in Westchester Heights

United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Bronx County51

Property Crime in Westchester Heights

United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Bronx County20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (72%)(24%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton69%
Donald Trump28%

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 Westchester Heights

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding59
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding31
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Westchester Heights, New York, NY

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Westchester Heights, New York, NY

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St Theresa School
1 miles, NE
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Santa Maria School
1 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Westchester Heights, New York, NY

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Fordham University
2 miles, NW
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Monroe College
3 miles, NW
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CUNY Lehman College
3 miles, NW
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SUNY Maritime College
4 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Westchester Heights, New York, NY

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Airports

Airports near Westchester Heights, New York, NY

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Laguardia Airport
5 miles, S
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