Astoria, New York, NY

Living in Astoria

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Bikeability 100
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Walkability 99
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Commute 6
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Public Transit 100
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 19
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Airports 97
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Hospitals 17
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Colleges 51
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Schools 71
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Residents

170k Population -3.2k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +12% (2010–19)
49% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years37%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian17%
Black6%
Caucasian48%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household49%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone16%

Economy

$73k Median Household Income +$23k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
43  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van17%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation70%
Taxicab<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$615k Median Home Value +$116k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$1.6k Median Monthly Rent +$498 (2010–19)
16% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached2%
Multiple units15%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194916%
Built 1939 or earlier41%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K21%
$750K to $999K31%
$1M to $1.49M18%
$1.5M to $1.99M5%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene15%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas65%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Astoria

United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Queens County79

Property Crime in Astoria

United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Queens County47

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (67%)(29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton68%
Donald Trump28%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 7
Feb 34 3 8
Mar 42 4 4
Apr 52 4 1
May 62 4 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 76 4 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 56 4 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 37 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Astoria

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding64
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding37
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Astoria, New York, NY

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Ps 234
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Private Schools

Private Schools near Astoria, New York, NY

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St Demetrios School
0 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Astoria, New York, NY

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CUNY Hunter College
2 miles, W
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LIM College
3 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Astoria, New York, NY

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Gracie Square Hosp
2 miles, W

Airports

Airports near Astoria, New York, NY

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Laguardia Airport
3 miles, E
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