Prospect Heights, New York, NY
Living in Prospect Heights
Bikeability
100
Walkability
99
Commute
10
Public Transit
100
Affordability
79
Public Safety
54
Airports
98
Hospitals
3
Colleges
20
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
66
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
34k
Population
+2.5k (2010–19)
37 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+10% (2010–19)
49%
Family Households
+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian8%
Black24%
Caucasian51%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial6%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household49%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone17%
Economy
$122k
Median Household Income
+$42k (2010–19)
90%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
40 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more24%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector63%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van7%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation73%
Taxicab1%
Walked7%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$1.1M
Median Home Value
+$422k (2010–19)
11%
Built 2000 or Later
$2k
Median Monthly Rent
+$666 (2010–19)
33%
Owner-Occupied
+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached2%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier63%
Home Value
Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K20%
$750K to $999K17%
$1M to $1.49M18%
$1.5M to $1.99M16%
$2M or more21%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene13%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas68%
Crime
Violent Crime in Prospect Heights
United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Kings County47
Property Crime in Prospect Heights
United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Kings County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (77%)(18%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton81%
Donald Trump15%
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 | 60 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
Dec | 37 | 4 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Prospect Heights
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding62
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding41
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Prospect Heights, New York, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Prospect Heights, New York, NY
Luria Academy of Brooklyn
0 miles, E
Berkeley Carroll School
0 miles, SW
Bethel Elementary School
0 miles, NE
St Francis Xavier Catholic Acadeny
1 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Prospect Heights, New York, NY
St Joseph's College-New York
1 miles, N
Pratt Institute-Main
1 miles, N
CUNY Medgar Evers College
1 miles, SE
Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah
1 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Prospect Heights, New York, NY
Brooklyn Hospital Center-Downtown Campus
1 miles, NW
Interfaith Medical Center
2 miles, E
Kings County Hospital Center
2 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Prospect Heights, New York, NY
Laguardia Airport
8 miles, NE
John F Kennedy International Airport
10 miles, E
Newark Liberty International Airport
11 miles, W
Westchester County Airport
30 miles, NE