Prospect Park, New York, NY
Living in Prospect Park
Bikeability100
Walkability99
Commute6
Public Transit100
Affordability100
Public Safety58
Airports98
Hospitals1
Colleges5
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools44
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation+53 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+12% (2010–19)
51%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black49%
Caucasian30%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household51%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone15%
Economy
$73kMedian Household Income+$23k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+10% (2010–19)
43 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector68%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van9%
Public transportation76%
Taxicab1%
Walked5%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$476kMedian Home Value+$56k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$1.6kMedian Monthly Rent+$644 (2010–19)
12%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached1%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 2009<1%
Built 1990 to 1999<1%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier66%
Home Value
$200K to $249K1%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K12%
$750K to $999K30%
$1M to $1.49M25%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more7%
House Heating Type
Electricity3%
Fuel oil, kerosene13%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas77%
Crime
Violent Crime in Prospect Park
United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Kings County47
Property Crime in Prospect Park
United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Kings County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (78%)(17%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton80%
Donald Trump16%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 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 Prospect Park
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding62
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding41
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Prospect Park, New York, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Prospect Park, New York, NY
St Saviour High School
1 miles, NW
Poly Prep Lower School
1 miles, NW
Little Angel Daycare Center #3
1 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Prospect Park, New York, NY
CUNY Medgar Evers College
1 miles, NE
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
1 miles, SE
Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah
1 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Prospect Park, New York, NY
Kings County Hospital Center
1 miles, E
Kingsboro Psychiatric Hospital
2 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Prospect Park, New York, NY
Laguardia Airport
9 miles, NE
John F Kennedy International Airport
10 miles, E
Newark Liberty International Airport
11 miles, W
Westchester County Airport
31 miles, NE