Bensonhurst, New York, NY

Living in Bensonhurst

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Bikeability 98
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Walkability 98
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Commute 1
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Public Transit 97
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Affordability 91
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Public Safety 54
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Airports 98
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Hospitals 1
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Colleges 5
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Schools 61
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Residents

135k Population +7.3k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age
- College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
74% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian38%
Black1%
Caucasian42%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household74%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
50  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector74%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van28%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation56%
Taxicab<1%
Walked10%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$798k Median Home Value +$162k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k Median Monthly Rent +$372 (2010–19)
32% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached7%
Multiple units24%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier64%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K23%
$750K to $999K29%
$1M to $1.49M23%
$1.5M to $1.99M5%
$2M or more3%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas81%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Bensonhurst

United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Kings County47

Property Crime in Bensonhurst

United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Kings County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (64%)(31%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton63%
Donald Trump34%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 4 7
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 Bensonhurst

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding61
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding41
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Bensonhurst, New York, NY

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Ps 247
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Ps 205 Clarion
0 miles, NE
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Private Schools

Private Schools near Bensonhurst, New York, NY

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Sinai Academic Center
0 miles, SW
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Gold Material
0 miles, S
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Yeshivah Ohel Moshe
0 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near Bensonhurst, New York, NY

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Yeshivas Novominsk
1 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Bensonhurst, New York, NY

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Airports

Airports near Bensonhurst, New York, NY

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Laguardia Airport
13 miles, NE
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