Morningside Heights, New York, NY
Living in Morningside Heights
Bikeability99
Walkability100
Commute30
Public Transit97
Affordability100
Public Safety75
Airports96
Hospitals18
Colleges48
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Schools48
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
51kPopulation+3.8k (2010–19)
33 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
45%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years49%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian15%
Black16%
Caucasian43%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household45%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone18%
Economy
$74kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty
32 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more17%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector56%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van9%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation54%
Taxicab1%
Walked25%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$557kMedian Home Value+$117k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$1.5kMedian Monthly Rent+$399 (2010–19)
20%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached1%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier59%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K28%
$750K to $999K13%
$1M to $1.49M19%
$1.5M to $1.99M9%
$2M or more12%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene28%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas53%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Morningside Heights
United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
New York County26
Property Crime in Morningside Heights
United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
New York County8
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (84%)(11%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton89%
Donald Trump7%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 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 Morningside Heights
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding44
Tornado2
Coastal Flooding24
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Morningside Heights, New York, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Morningside Heights, New York, NY
Corpus Christi School
0 miles, NE
Riverside Church Week Day School
0 miles, N
Bank Street School for Children
0 miles, SW
The School at Columbia University
0 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Morningside Heights, New York, NY
Barnard College
0 miles, NW
Jewish Theological Seminary of America
0 miles, N
Manhattan School of Music
0 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Morningside Heights, New York, NY
Harlem Hospital Center
1 miles, E
Mount Sinai Hospital
1 miles, S
Metropolitan Hospital Center
2 miles, SE
Hackensackumc Palisades
2 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Morningside Heights, New York, NY
Laguardia Airport
5 miles, SE
Newark Liberty International Airport
13 miles, SW
John F Kennedy International Airport
15 miles, SE
Westchester County Airport
22 miles, NE