Bensonhurst, New York, NY
Living in Bensonhurst
Bikeability98
Walkability98
Commute1
Public Transit97
Affordability91
Public Safety54
Airports98
Hospitals1
Colleges5
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Schools61
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
135kPopulation+7.3k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age
-College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
74%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian38%
Black1%
Caucasian42%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
50 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector74%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van28%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation56%
Taxicab<1%
Walked10%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$798kMedian Home Value+$162k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$372 (2010–19)
32%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached7%
Multiple units24%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier64%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K23%
$750K to $999K29%
$1M to $1.49M23%
$1.5M to $1.99M5%
$2M or more3%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas81%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bensonhurst
United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Kings County47
Property Crime in Bensonhurst
United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Kings County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (64%)(31%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton63%
Donald Trump34%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 4 | 7 |
| 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 Bensonhurst
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding61
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding41
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bensonhurst, New York, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bensonhurst, New York, NY
Sinai Academic Center
0 miles, SW
Gold Material
0 miles, S
Congregation Chasidei Belz Beth Malka
0 miles, S
Yeshivah Ohel Moshe
0 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Bensonhurst, New York, NY
Beth Hatalmud Rabbinical College
0 miles, SW
Yeshivas Novominsk
1 miles, N
Yeshiva Karlin Stolin
1 miles, N
Bet Medrash Gadol Ateret Torah
1 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bensonhurst, New York, NY
Maimonides Medical Center
2 miles, N
Nyc Health + Hospitals/Coney Island
2 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Bensonhurst, New York, NY
Newark Liberty International Airport
11 miles, NW
John F Kennedy International Airport
11 miles, E
Laguardia Airport
13 miles, NE
Westchester County Airport
35 miles, NE