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Gowanus
  • Neighborhood in New York City, NY

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade D+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade A+
  7. Jobs
    grade B minus
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A

Gowanus is a neighborhood in New York City, New York with a population of 15,202. Gowanus is in Kings County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Gowanus offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Gowanus there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Gowanus and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Gowanus are above average.

About

About Gowanus...
Population
15,202

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$1,720,560
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,802
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    73%
  • Own
    27%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    696.3
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    166.3
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    135.1
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,392.6
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    46.8
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$95,493
National
$69,021
Families with Children
24%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    25%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    15%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    19%
    national  11%

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