Gowanus, New York, NY

Living in Gowanus

Bikeability100
Walkability99
Commute11
Public Transit100
Affordability79
Public Safety55
Airports98
Hospitals2
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools83
1←PoorGreat→100

Residents

32kPopulation+1.4k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
56%Family Households+4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian7%
Black15%
Caucasian51%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone16%

Economy

$104kMedian Household Income+$39k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty
40  mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more25%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector68%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van9%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation67%
Taxicab1%
Walked11%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$1MMedian Home Value+$381k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$1.7kMedian Monthly Rent+$520 (2010–19)
29%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached3%
Multiple units15%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier54%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K10%
$1M to $1.49M23%
$1.5M to $1.99M13%
$2M or more35%

House Heating Type

Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas68%

Crime

Violent Crime in Gowanus

United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Kings County47

Property Crime in Gowanus

United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Kings County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (73%)(21%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton77%
Donald Trump19%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F)Rain (in)Snow (in)
Jan3236
Feb3438
Mar4144
Apr5141
May6140
Jun7040
Jul7540
Aug7540
Sep6740
Oct5640
Nov4640
Dec3746

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gowanus

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding61
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding41
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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