Gowanus, New York, NY
Living in Gowanus
Bikeability
100
Walkability
99
Commute
11
Public Transit
100
Affordability
79
Public Safety
55
Airports
98
Hospitals
2
Colleges
19
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
83
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
32k
Population
+1.4k (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+8% (2010–19)
56%
Family Households
+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black15%
Caucasian51%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone16%
Economy
$104k
Median Household Income
+$39k (2010–19)
86%
Above Poverty
40 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more25%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector68%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van9%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation67%
Taxicab1%
Walked11%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$1M
Median Home Value
+$381k (2010–19)
13%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.7k
Median Monthly Rent
+$520 (2010–19)
29%
Owner-Occupied
+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached3%
Multiple units15%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier54%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K10%
$1M to $1.49M23%
$1.5M to $1.99M13%
$2M or more35%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas68%
Crime
Violent Crime in Gowanus
United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Kings County47
Property Crime in Gowanus
United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Kings County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (73%)(21%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton77%
Donald Trump19%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 32 | 3 | 6 |
Feb | 34 | 3 | 8 |
Mar | 41 | 4 | 4 |
Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
Dec | 37 | 4 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gowanus
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding61
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding41
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gowanus, New York, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gowanus, New York, NY
Al-Madinah School
0 miles, SE
Rivendell School
0 miles, E
International School of Brooklyn
0 miles, W
Berkeley Carroll Elementary School
1 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Gowanus, New York, NY
St Francis College
1 miles, N
St Joseph's College-New York
2 miles, NE
Pratt Institute-Main
2 miles, NE
CUNY Medgar Evers College
2 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gowanus, New York, NY
Brooklyn Hospital Center-Downtown Campus
1 miles, NE
Maimonides Medical Center
3 miles, S
Interfaith Medical Center
3 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Gowanus, New York, NY
Laguardia Airport
9 miles, NE
Newark Liberty International Airport
9 miles, W
John F Kennedy International Airport
11 miles, E
Westchester County Airport
31 miles, NE