Westchester Heights, New York, NY
Living in Westchester Heights
Bikeability97
Walkability99
Commute1
Public Transit97
Affordability100
Public Safety49
Airports95
Hospitals1
Colleges86
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Schools79
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Residents
19kPopulation-856 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian22%
Black11%
Caucasian9%
Hispanic or Latino55%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$39kMedian Household Income-$3.1k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
49 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector70%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van28%
Public transportation56%
Taxicab1%
Walked12%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$432kMedian Home Value+$63k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$197 (2010–19)
19%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached14%
Multiple units16%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier39%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K25%
$500K to $749K41%
$750K to $999K6%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene40%
LP gas2%
Utility gas43%
Crime
Violent Crime in Westchester Heights
United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Bronx County51
Property Crime in Westchester Heights
United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Bronx County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (72%)(24%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton69%
Donald Trump28%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 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 Westchester Heights
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding59
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding31
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Westchester Heights, New York, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Westchester Heights, New York, NY
Our Saviour Lutheran School
1 miles, NW
St Theresa School
1 miles, NE
Santa Maria School
1 miles, SW
St Raymond Academy for Girls
1 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Westchester Heights, New York, NY
Fordham University
2 miles, NW
Monroe College
3 miles, NW
CUNY Lehman College
3 miles, NW
SUNY Maritime College
4 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Westchester Heights, New York, NY
Bronx Psychiatric Center
0 miles, N
Jacobi Medical Center
1 miles, N
St Barnabas Hospital
3 miles, W
Montefiore Medical Center
3 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Westchester Heights, New York, NY
Laguardia Airport
5 miles, S
John F Kennedy International Airport
15 miles, S
Westchester County Airport
17 miles, NE
Newark Liberty International Airport
20 miles, SW