Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY

Living in Brooklyn Heights

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Bikeability 100
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Walkability 99
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Commute 26
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Public Transit 100
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Affordability 47
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Public Safety 55
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Airports 98
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Hospitals 1
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Colleges 45
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Schools 91
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Residents

33k Population +3k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age
- College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
46% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian9%
Black7%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household46%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone12%

Economy

$147k Median Household Income +$37k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty
34  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more33%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van6%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation69%
Taxicab2%
Walked12%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$1.1M Median Home Value +$392k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$2.3k Median Monthly Rent +$731 (2010–19)
41% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached1%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier57%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K19%
$750K to $999K15%
$1M to $1.49M17%
$1.5M to $1.99M9%
$2M or more20%

House Heating Type

Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene16%
LP gas2%
Utility gas55%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Brooklyn Heights

United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Kings County47

Property Crime in Brooklyn Heights

United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Kings County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (71%)(23%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton75%
Donald Trump20%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 3 6
Feb 34 3 8
Mar 41 4 4
Apr 52 4 1
May 61 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 Brooklyn Heights

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding60
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding39
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY

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St Ann's School
0 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY

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St Francis College
0 miles, SE
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Pace University
1 miles, NW
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The King's College
1 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY

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Airports

Airports near Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY

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Laguardia Airport
9 miles, NE
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