Brooklyn Borough, NY
Living in Brooklyn Borough
Bikeability98
Walkability98
Commute4
Public Transit98
Affordability30
Public Safety54
Airports97
Hospitals1
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools47
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.6MPopulation+123k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
37%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian12%
Black30%
Caucasian36%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate26%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
47 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector69%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van22%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation61%
Taxicab1%
Walked9%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$706kMedian Home Value+$144k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$406 (2010–19)
28%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached5%
Multiple units18%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier51%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K26%
$750K to $999K18%
$1M to $1.49M15%
$1.5M to $1.99M6%
$2M or more7%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas78%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Brooklyn Borough
United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Kings County47
Property Crime in Brooklyn Borough
United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Kings County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (77%)(19%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton79%
Donald Trump18%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 4 | 7 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brooklyn Borough
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding62
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding42
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Brooklyn Borough, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Brooklyn Borough, NY
Midwood Montessori
0 miles, SW
Midwood Montessori School
0 miles, SW
Cortelyou Early Childhood Center
0 miles, NW
New Vistas Academy
0 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Brooklyn Borough, NY
CUNY Brooklyn College
0 miles, S
Torah Temimah Talmudical Seminary
1 miles, W
Yeshiva Sholom Shachna
1 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Brooklyn Borough, NY
Kings County Hospital Center
1 miles, N
Kingsboro Psychiatric Hospital
2 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Brooklyn Borough, NY
John F Kennedy International Airport
9 miles, E
Laguardia Airport
11 miles, NE
Newark Liberty International Airport
12 miles, W
Westchester County Airport
32 miles, NE