Whitestone, New York, NY

Living in Whitestone

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Bikeability 87
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Walkability 84
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Commute 4
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Public Transit 91
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Affordability 12
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Public Safety 28
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Airports 95
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Hospitals 3
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Colleges 84
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Schools 87
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Residents

54k Population -510 (2010–19)
47  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
73% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian30%
Black<1%
Caucasian53%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$84k Median Household Income +$4.6k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
46  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more10%

Employers

Government12%
Private sector72%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van66%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation29%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$732k Median Home Value +$129k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent -$3 (2010–19)
69% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached38%
Multiple units28%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195936%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier16%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K22%
$750K to $999K31%
$1M to $1.49M12%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene16%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas74%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Whitestone

United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Queens County79

Property Crime in Whitestone

United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Queens County47

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (56%)(40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump42%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 7
Feb 35 3 8
Mar 42 4 4
Apr 52 4 1
May 62 4 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 37 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Whitestone

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding63
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding36
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Whitestone, New York, NY

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Whitestone, New York, NY

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St Lukes School
0 miles, SE
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Whitestone Academy
0 miles, N
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Qsac School
0 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Whitestone, New York, NY

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SUNY Maritime College
2 miles, NE
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CUNY Queens College
3 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Whitestone, New York, NY

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Airports

Airports near Whitestone, New York, NY

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Laguardia Airport
3 miles, W
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