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Crime

Kings county, NY New York United States
Total Crime Risk Index 113 68 100
Personal Crime Risk Index 179 97 100
Murder Risk Index 163 88 100
Rape Risk Index 79 57 100
Robbery Risk Index 262 130 100
Assault Risk Index 156 86 100
Property Crime Risk Index 91 63 100
Burglary Risk Index 68 51 100
Larceny Risk Index 82 69 100
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk Index 86 49 100

Index score (100 = National Average) for an area is compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average, while 50 indicates half the national risk. Demographic Information FAQ — We encourage you to consult with a knowledgeable local Real Estate agent or contact the local police department for additional information.

Population Age / Growth

Kings county, NY New York United States
Total Population 2,563,161 19,280,841 306,069,955
Population Density 26,446 353 NA
Population Change Since 1990 11% 7% 23%
Population Change Since 2000 4% 2% 9%
Population Male 47.38% 48.71% 49.35%
Population Female 52.62% 51.29% 50.65%
Median Age 34.68 37.25 36.05
Population by Age
Age 0-4 7.04% 6.13% 6.77%
Age 5-9 6.88% 6.01% 6.6%
Age 10-14 6.62% 6.22% 6.62%
Age 15-19 6.94% 6.91% 6.98%
Age 20-24 7.2% 7.18% 6.98%
Age 25-29 7.21% 6.73% 6.8%
Age 30-34 7.12% 6.4% 6.51%
Age 35-39 7.21% 6.8% 6.69%
Age 40-44 7.07% 7.36% 7.12%
Age 45-49 6.87% 7.63% 7.38%
Age 50-54 6.52% 7.22% 7.07%
Age 55-59 5.91% 6.38% 6.24%
Age 60-64 4.79% 5.3% 5.15%
Age 65-69 3.68% 4.02% 3.92%
Age 70-74 2.9% 3.09% 2.97%
Age 75-79 2.36% 2.55% 2.43%
Age 80-84 1.85% 2.02% 1.89%
Age 85+ 1.81% 2.05% 1.88%

Race

Kings county, NY New York United States
American Indian, Eskimo, Aluet 0.26% 0.37% 0.78%
Asian or Pacific Islander 8.89% 6.95% 4.41%
Black 34.79% 15.83% 12.38%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.14% 0.1% 0.17%
Other 15.72% 11.44% 8.34%
White 40.2% 65.32% 73.92%
Population Hispanic 19% 16.6% 15.61%
Population Non Hispanic 81% 83.4% 84.39%

Households & Dwellings Inventory / Size

Kings county, NY New York United States
Households 906,272 7,123,068 113,900,247
Median Home Sale Price (where available) $469,000 NA NA
Median Dwelling Age 55 46 29
Average Household Size 2.78 2.62 2.61
In Current Residence 5+ Years 30.21% 38.49% 34.85%
Annual Residential Turnover 17.57% 14.71% 17.77%
Median Years in Residence 2.77 3.51 3.3
Households: Family 64.73% 65.09% 66.93%
Households: Non-Family 35.27% 34.91% 33.07%
Households: With Children 34.42% 33.21% 34.44%
Households: No Children 65.58% 66.79% 65.56%
Dwellings
Vacant 6.54% 11.06% 13.12%
Owner-Occupied 25.76% 49.24% 58.25%
Renter-Occupied 67.7% 39.7% 28.63%
Vehicles by Household
No Vehicles Available 56% 28% 9%
One Vehicle Available 33% 32% 33%
Two or More Vehicles Available 11% 39% 58%
Marital Status
Never Married 29.81% 25.96% 21.26%
Now Married 30.24% 37.46% 41.73%
Separated 8% 6.1% 4.19%
Widowed 5.72% 5.77% 5.11%
Divorced 5.66% 6.31% 7.7%

Occupation & Industry / Drive Time

Kings county, NY New York United States
Occupations: White Collar 81.63% 81.98% 78.03%
Occupations: Blue Collar 18.37% 18.02% 21.97%
Employees by Job Type:
Executives, Managers, Administrators 2.67% 6.05% 5.72%
Professional Specialty Occupations 4.96% 8.93% 7.76%
Sales Professionals 0.45% 1.32% 1.26%
Technologies and Technicians 0.84% 1.7% 1.82%
Sales Workers and Clerks 2.13% 4.33% 4.49%
Administrative Support 5.06% 10.33% 9.1%
Technical, Sales and Administrative: Field Occupations 0.04% 0.15% 0.13%
Private Household 0% 0% 0%
Protective Services 0.46% 0.95% 0.72%
Other Services: Site Based 3.82% 6.84% 6.36%
Other Services: Field Based 0.28% 0.44% 0.28%
Farming, Forestry, and Fishing 0.34% 0.76% 1.16%
Precision, Craft and Repair: Site Based 1.92% 3.67% 4.16%
Construction, Repair and Mining: Field Based 0.6% 1.17% 1.37%
Machine Operators, Assemblers and Inspectors 0.46% 0.91% 1.14%
Transportation Materials Moving Workers 0.69% 1.26% 1.42%
Handlers, Helpers and Laborers 0.65% 1.26% 1.35%
Employees by Industry:
Agricultural, Forestry, Fishing 0.05% 0.3% 0.5%
Mining 0% 0.02% 0.16%
Construction 0.91% 1.67% 2.19%
Manufacturing 1.29% 3.53% 4.37%
Transportation and Communications 1.25% 2.24% 2.13%
Wholesale Trade 1.33% 2.49% 2.58%
Retail Trade 4.74% 9.21% 9.94%
Finance, Insurance and Real Estate 1.4% 4.35% 3.38%
Services 13.06% 23.27% 19.94%
Public Administration 1.33% 2.98% 3.08%
Unclassified 0.34% 0.62% 0.39%
Transportation to Work:
Public 57% 24% 5%
Drive / Carpool 31% 66% 88%
Walk / Bike / Other 10% 7% 4%
Work at Home 2% 3% 3%
Median Travel Time to Work (in minutes) 41.8 25.14 20.65

Weather, Pollution & Natural Disaster Risk Indexes

Kings county, NY New York United States
Average January High Temperature 39 F 31 F NA
Average January Low Temperature 26 F 14 F NA
Average July High Temperature 84 F 81 F NA
Average July Low Temperature 69 F 59 F NA
Annual Precipitation 46 in. 41 in. NA
Earthquake Risk Index 108 89 100
Weather Risk Index 88 71 100
Hail Index 56 47 100
Hurricane Index 117 91 100
Tornado Index 32 32 100
Wind Index 232 176 100
Air Pollution Index 108 103 100
Ozone Index 108 103 100
Carbon Monoxide Index 126 111 100
Lead Index 87 87 100
NO2 Index 136 122 100
Particulate Matter Index 91 92 100

Index scores (100 = National Average) for an area are compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average, while 50 indicates half the national risk. Demographic Information FAQ

Income

Kings county, NY New York United States
Median Household Income $40,717 $54,422 $53,712
Average Household Income $58,775 $77,981 $69,346
Change in Avg. Household Income Since 1990 58% 65% 78%
Change in Avg. Household Income Since 2000 25% 25% 27%
Per-capita Income $21,129 $29,682 $26,485
Median Disposable Income $35,503 $45,705 $45,148
Household Incomes
$0 - $10,000 16.6% 9.6% 7.5%
$10,000 - $15,000 6.61% 4.72% 4.42%
$15,000 - $20,000 6.39% 5.18% 5.14%
$20,000 - $25,000 5.32% 4.77% 5.09%
$25,000 - $30,000 4.98% 4.51% 4.96%
$30,000 - $35,000 5.05% 4.63% 5.08%
$35,000 - $40,000 4.34% 4.1% 4.55%
$40,000 - $45,000 4.88% 4.8% 5.35%
$45,000 - $50,000 4.05% 4.11% 4.56%
$50,000 - $60,000 7.35% 7.73% 8.63%
$60,000 - $75,000 8.55% 9.77% 10.66%
$75,000 - $100,000 9.92% 12.14% 12.83%
$100,000 - $125,000 6.09% 8.29% 8.19%
$125,000 - $150,000 3.47% 4.97% 4.52%
$150,000 - $200,000 3.12% 4.69% 3.99%
$200,000 - $250,000 0.95% 1.7% 1.4%
$250,000 - $500,000 1.04% 2.15% 1.67%
$500,000 + 1.28% 2.13% 1.45%
Median Income by Age
Age < 25 $36,336 $31,052 $29,681
Age 25 - 34 $42,775 $49,118 $48,200
Age 35 - 44 $43,694 $59,085 $60,998
Age 45 - 54 $48,220 $69,131 $70,247
Age 55 - 64 $43,393 $63,876 $61,979
Age 65 - 74 $30,732 $45,506 $44,009
Age 75 + $23,440 $33,230 $32,961

Expenditures

Kings county, NY New York United States
Sales Tax Rate 9% NA NA
Average Total Household Expenditure $48,295 $58,394 $54,001
Average Annual Household Expense Index
Total Household Expenditure 89 108 100
Contributions 84 112 100
Personal Insurance 86 111 100
Apparel 91 109 100
Education 92 115 100
Entertainment 88 108 100
Food and Beverages 92 108 100
Health Care 92 107 100
Household Furnishings and Equipment 87 109 100
Shelter 90 109 100
Household Operations 86 110 100
Miscellaneous Expenses 92 108 100
Personal Care 91 108 100
Reading 90 109 100
Tobacco 95 105 100
Transportation 87 106 100
Utilities 93 107 100
Gifts 87 111 100

Assets & Debt

Kings county, NY New York United States
Average Household Net Worth $387,157 $538,921 $513,901
Median Debt
Mortgage Debt $47,442 $64,148 $64,644
Installment Loan Debt $6,021 $8,555 $8,005
Lines of Credit Debt $553 $745 $687
Credit Card Debt $7,815 $8,871 $8,904
Investment Real Estate Debt $2,054 $2,344 $2,378

Education Level Profile

Kings county, NY New York United States
Educational Climate Index (1-5) 3 NA NA
Highest Education Level Attained
Less than 9th Grade 7.96% 5.04% 4.11%
Some High School 6.82% 5.81% 5.83%
High School Graduate 19.55% 19.54% 19.82%
Some College 8.06% 9.84% 12.82%
Associate Degree 4.21% 5.5% 4.96%
Bachelors Degree 12.09% 12.49% 11.65%
Graduate Degree 6.63% 9.33% 6.86%

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