Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY
Living in Brooklyn Heights
Bikeability100
Walkability99
Commute26
Public Transit100
Affordability47
Public Safety55
Airports98
Hospitals1
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools91
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
33kPopulation+3k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age
-College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
46%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian9%
Black7%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household46%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$147kMedian Household Income+$37k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty
34 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more33%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van6%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation69%
Taxicab2%
Walked12%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$1.1MMedian Home Value+$392k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$2.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$731 (2010–19)
41%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached1%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier57%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K19%
$750K to $999K15%
$1M to $1.49M17%
$1.5M to $1.99M9%
$2M or more20%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene16%
LP gas2%
Utility gas55%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Brooklyn Heights
United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Kings County47
Property Crime in Brooklyn Heights
United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Kings County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (71%)(23%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton75%
Donald Trump20%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 6 |
| 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 Brooklyn Heights
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding60
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding39
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY
St Ann's School
0 miles, SE
Plymouth Church School
0 miles, N
Packer Collegiate Institute
0 miles, SE
Brooklyn Friends School
0 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY
St Francis College
0 miles, SE
Pace University
1 miles, NW
The King's College
1 miles, NW
Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America
1 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY
Brooklyn Hospital Center-Downtown Campus
1 miles, SE
Ny Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
3 miles, N
Mount Sinai Beth Israel
3 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY
Laguardia Airport
9 miles, NE
Newark Liberty International Airport
9 miles, W
John F Kennedy International Airport
12 miles, E
Westchester County Airport
30 miles, NE