Howard Beach, New York, NY
Living in Howard Beach
Bikeability92
Walkability90
Commute4
Public Transit92
Affordability44
Public Safety28
Airports97
Hospitals1
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools48
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
33kPopulation+780 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black11%
Caucasian61%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$67kMedian Household Income-$454 (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
46 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government16%
Private sector69%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van59%
Public transportation36%
Taxicab1%
Walked3%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$476kMedian Home Value-$25k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$941Median Monthly Rent+$64 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached32%
Multiple units20%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196929%
Built 1950 to 195924%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K33%
$750K to $999K15%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity3%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas82%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Howard Beach
United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Queens County79
Property Crime in Howard Beach
United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Queens County47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Howard Beach
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding69
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding54
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Howard Beach, New York, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Howard Beach, New York, NY
St Helen Catholic Academy
0 miles, NW
Ave Maria Catholic Academy
1 miles, NE
Divine Mercy Catholic Academy
2 miles, N
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy
2 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Howard Beach, New York, NY
Rabbinical College Ohr Yisroel
3 miles, SW
Yeshiva Shaar Hatorah
3 miles, N
CUNY York College
4 miles, NE
Rabbinical Seminary of America
5 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Howard Beach, New York, NY
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
3 miles, NE
Brookdale Hospital Medical Center
4 miles, W
Queens Hospital Center
5 miles, NE
Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center
5 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Howard Beach, New York, NY
John F Kennedy International Airport
4 miles, E
Laguardia Airport
9 miles, N
Newark Liberty International Airport
17 miles, W
Westchester County Airport
29 miles, N