Washington Heights, NY
Living in Washington Heights
Bikeability15
Walkability44
Commute2
Public Transit20
Affordability24
Public Safety89
Airports83
Hospitals37
Colleges59
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools8
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.8kPopulation+949 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-8 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian8%
Black14%
Caucasian34%
Hispanic or Latino34%
Multiracial10%
Education
High school graduate33%
Some College43%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone31%
Economy
$111kMedian Household Income+$33k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
48 mi Average Commute
99%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K3%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K2%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector70%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation36%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office15%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Housing
$227kMedian Home Value-$16k (2010–19)
31%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$891 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached20%
1 unit, detached71%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 194926%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K21%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
Utility gas88%
Crime
Violent Crime in Washington Heights
United States45
New York39
Poughkeepsie Metro Area19
Orange County23
Property Crime in Washington Heights
United States48
New York28
Poughkeepsie Metro Area19
Orange County27
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump44%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 3 | 13 |
| Feb | 28 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 37 | 4 | 8 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 31 | 4 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Washington Heights
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding60
Tornado7
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Washington Heights, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Washington Heights, NY
New Beginnings Montessori
2 miles, S
Middletown Christian School-Sda
2 miles, S
Arc Orange County Chapter
2 miles, SW
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School
3 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Washington Heights, NY
Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel
16 miles, SE
Yeshivas Maharit D'Satmar
16 miles, SE
Mount Saint Mary College
21 miles, E
United States Military Academy
24 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Washington Heights, NY
Orange Regional Medical Center
3 miles, SE
Mid Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Ctr
5 miles, S
St Anthony Community Hospital
15 miles, S
Bon Secours Community Hospital
16 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Washington Heights, NY
New York Stewart International Airport
16 miles, E
Westchester County Airport
46 miles, SE
Newark Liberty International Airport
55 miles, S
Laguardia Airport
56 miles, SE