Inwood, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
11,964 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$79,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$610,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,157 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,719 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Nassau County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Nassau County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New York
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 52% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (43%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 32
Feb 3 8 34
Mar 4 4 40
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 4 36

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Ps 104 Bays Water (The)
1 miles, SW · 1.9star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
6 miles, N · 1.4star
Mount Sinai South Nassau
7 miles, E · 2.3star
Queens Hospital Center
7 miles, N · 1.4star
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Airports

Laguardia Airport
12 miles, N · 4.6star
Westchester County Airport
31 miles, NE · 1.4star
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