Washington Heights, New York, NY
Living in Washington Heights
Bikeability100
Walkability99
Commute5
Public Transit100
Affordability100
Public Safety75
Airports96
Hospitals5
Colleges72
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
196kPopulation+4.1k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
56%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black11%
Caucasian19%
Hispanic or Latino65%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
78%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
45 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector68%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van11%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation70%
Taxicab1%
Walked11%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$115kMedian Home Value-$64k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$382 (2010–19)
9%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 later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier58%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K21%
$750K to $999K11%
$1M to $1.49M8%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more3%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene44%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas42%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Washington Heights
United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
New York County26
Property Crime in Washington Heights
United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
New York County8
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (86%)(10%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton90%
Donald Trump7%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Washington Heights
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding45
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding24
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Washington Heights, New York, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Washington Heights, New York, NY
Incarnation School
0 miles, S
Yeshiva Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch
0 miles, N
St Elizabeth School
0 miles, NE
St Elizabeth Catholic School
0 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Washington Heights, New York, NY
Yeshiva University
0 miles, NE
Boricua College
1 miles, SW
CUNY City College
2 miles, S
Monroe College
2 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Washington Heights, New York, NY
New York State Psychiatric Institute
1 miles, SW
Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center
2 miles, S
St Barnabas Hospital
2 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Washington Heights, New York, NY
Laguardia Airport
6 miles, SE
Newark Liberty International Airport
16 miles, SW
John F Kennedy International Airport
17 miles, SE
Westchester County Airport
19 miles, NE