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Crown Heights, NY


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Crown Heights, New York

Crown Heights has a population of 2,992.

The People and Families of Crown Heights

In Crown Heights, about 62% of adults are married. Crown Heights is considered a town for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town.

Approximately 17% of Crown Heights is non-white. Crown Heights boasts a diverse population for New York, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Crown Heights had a median family income of $67,019. Crown Heights finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.

Crown Heights Housing

About 83% of housing units in Crown Heights are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Crown Heights, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Crown Heights strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyCrown Heights Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyCrown Heights Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Crown Heights Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Crown Heights Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Crown Heights Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Crown Heights People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Crown Heights Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Crown Heights, NY

Comparing Crown Heights to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Well-Paid Single Men96
Well-Paid Single Women95
Male Share of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Age of the Population54
Female Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income107
People in Middle Class or Better96
College Educated Adults85

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use107
Working at Home43
Short Commute Times35
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Housing Recently Built58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
People Living Alone12
Affordability of Rents15
Affordability of Property Taxes16
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