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Living in
Inwood.
Inwood is an unincorporated community in Nassau County, NY. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Inwood
Inwood is a community of 11,964 people in New York. The median household income is $94,342, median rent runs about $1,977 per month, and median home values are around $680,300. Unemployment is low at 3.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Inwood at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
31.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.5%
Foreign-Born
40.7%
Broadband Internet
90.6%
of households
Median household income
Demographics40.7% foreign-born, most often from El Salvador
Who lives in Inwood: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Inwood, the largest foreign-born group is from El Salvador (23.1%), and 46.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.9%
of residents
65 and Older
10.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
47.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
13.8%
of households
Married Couples
55.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.99
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 22% above NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Inwood
In Inwood, rent runs 22% above the NY average, and home values are 61% above the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
35.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$9,238
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
50.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1947
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $843,040 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Inwood and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Nassau County, which includes Inwood, is 1 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
Inwood: Nassau County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Nassau County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Inwood is less than 1% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Inwood Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area
Commute35.1 min avg
How Inwood residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Inwood, most residents drive alone to work (41%), and 44% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 2 mi
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Major hub30.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 58% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Nassau County Police Department, which covers Inwood, runs 58% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
138.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
963.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Nassau County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Nassau County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Nassau County, which includes Inwood, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | High Wind | $22,000 |
| 2024 | 17 | High Wind | $16,000 |
| 2023 | 7 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 14 | Winter Weather | $8,000 |
| 2021 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8.3M |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $379,000 |
| 2019 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $325,000 |
| 2018 | 28 | Coastal Flood | $829,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Nassau County, county-wide
Inwood is less than 1% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality29 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Nassau County, which includes Inwood, is typically good — 287 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
29
Good Days
287
per year
Moderate Days
77
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nassau County, county-wide
Inwood is less than 1% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Inwood has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.3"
Annual Snowfall
25.9"
Hot Days/Year
11
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
74
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
121
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 26°F | 3.23" |
| Feb | 42°F | 27°F | 2.76" |
| Mar | 49°F | 34°F | 3.94" |
| Apr | 59°F | 43°F | 3.55" |
| May | 68°F | 53°F | 3.66" |
| Jun | 78°F | 62°F | 3.85" |
| Jul | 84°F | 69°F | 3.86" |
| Aug | 82°F | 68°F | 4.11" |
| Sep | 76°F | 61°F | 3.58" |
| Oct | 65°F | 50°F | 3.72" |
| Nov | 54°F | 40°F | 3.07" |
| Dec | 45°F | 32°F | 3.96" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Inwood
Uninsured
6.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Inwood's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
St John's Episcopal Hospital at South Shore
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.7 mi away · Far Rockaway
Mount Sinai South Nassau
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.5 mi away · Oceanside
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.6 mi away · Jamaica
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Inwood
Inwood's student/teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 25.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Inwood (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 16,154 students · in-state tuition $7,462 · 72% graduate · median earnings $83,742 (10 yrs after entry)
CUNY New York City College of Technology
13.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 13,580 students · in-state tuition $7,332 · 32% graduate · median earnings $57,019 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 12,550 students · in-state tuition $7,538 · 57% graduate · median earnings $68,324 (10 yrs after entry)
CUNY LaGuardia Community College
13 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 11,254 students · in-state tuition $5,254 · 38% graduate · median earnings $48,879 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 10,630 students · in-state tuition $6,545 · 34% graduate · median earnings $53,866 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 10,543 students · in-state tuition $7,450 · 59% graduate · median earnings $66,519 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Gateway National Recreation Area, 10 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Inwood
Inwood has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Gateway National Recreation Area (10 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
10 mi awayLower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
National Historic Site
14 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
15 mi awayCastle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
15 mi awayFederal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
15 mi awayGovernors Island National Monument
National Monument
15 mi awayStonewall National Monument
National Monument
15 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
15 mi awayCities Near Inwood
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Inwood FAQ
Is Inwood, New York affordable?⌄
Inwood's median rent is $1,977/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $94,342/year. Median home value is $680,300.
Is Inwood, New York safe?⌄
Inwood is policed by the Nassau County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 139 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 963 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Inwood, New York?⌄
Nassau County, which includes Inwood, has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Inwood, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Inwood is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,977/month and median household income is $94,342/year. The median home value is $680,300. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Inwood, New York?⌄
The average commute in Inwood is 35 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from