Roosevelt Island, New York, NY
Living in Roosevelt Island
Bikeability100
Walkability98
Commute13
Public Transit100
Affordability100
Public Safety75
Airports97
Hospitals19
Colleges54
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation+2.4k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
55%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian34%
Black12%
Caucasian38%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial3%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$103kMedian Household Income+$35k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
38 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more20%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector65%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van9%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation82%
Taxicab1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$376kMedian Home Value+$187k (2010–19)
32%Built 2000 or Later
$2.5kMedian Monthly Rent+$877 (2010–19)
20%Owner-Occupied+13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197940%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$100K to $149K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K36%
$750K to $999K11%
$1M to $1.49M28%
$1.5M to $1.99M12%
House Heating Type
Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas26%
Crime
Violent Crime in Roosevelt Island
United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
New York County26
Property Crime in Roosevelt Island
United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
New York County8
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (78%)(17%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton82%
Donald Trump14%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 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 Roosevelt Island
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding55
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding23
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Roosevelt Island, New York, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Roosevelt Island, New York, NY
The Town School
0 miles, N
Lascuola Ditalia
0 miles, W
Lyce Franais De New York
0 miles, N
The Cathedral School
1 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Roosevelt Island, New York, NY
Marymount Manhattan College
1 miles, NW
New York School of Interior Design
1 miles, NW
CUNY Hunter College
1 miles, NW
LIM College
1 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Roosevelt Island, New York, NY
Hospital for Special Surgery
0 miles, NW
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
0 miles, NW
Rockefeller University Hospital
0 miles, W
Gracie Square Hosp
1 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Roosevelt Island, New York, NY
Laguardia Airport
4 miles, E
John F Kennedy International Airport
12 miles, SE
Newark Liberty International Airport
12 miles, SW
Westchester County Airport
25 miles, NE