Lower East Side, New York, NY
Living in Lower East Side
Bikeability100
Walkability100
Commute26
Public Transit97
Affordability100
Public Safety75
Airports98
Hospitals12
Colleges49
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools74
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
110kPopulation-9.6k (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
47%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian38%
Black8%
Caucasian27%
Hispanic or Latino24%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household47%
Householder living alone44%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
73%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle5%
Car, truck, or van8%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation54%
Taxicab1%
Walked26%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$326kMedian Home Value-$34k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$283 (2010–19)
14%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached1%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier39%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K29%
$750K to $999K20%
$1M to $1.49M15%
$1.5M to $1.99M4%
$2M or more8%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity42%
Fuel oil, kerosene16%
LP gas2%
Utility gas34%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lower East Side
United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
New York County26
Property Crime in Lower East Side
United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
New York County8
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (85%)(10%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton90%
Donald Trump8%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 4 | 7 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lower East Side
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding48
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding24
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lower East Side, New York, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lower East Side, New York, NY
Beth Jacob Parochial School
0 miles, NE
Cooke School
0 miles, NE
Transfiguration School
1 miles, W
Transfiguration Upper and Lower Campus
1 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Lower East Side, New York, NY
Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America
0 miles, SW
Pace University
1 miles, W
New York University
1 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lower East Side, New York, NY
Ny Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
1 miles, N
Mount Sinai Beth Israel
1 miles, N
Bellevue Hospital Center
2 miles, N
Brooklyn Hospital Center-Downtown Campus
2 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Lower East Side, New York, NY
Laguardia Airport
7 miles, NE
Newark Liberty International Airport
10 miles, W
John F Kennedy International Airport
12 miles, SE
Westchester County Airport
28 miles, NE