Living in Bensonhurst
Bensonhurst is a large place in New York, United States, home to 60,000 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are car-free households (top 4%, #126 of 3,933), city lovers (top 6%, #208 of 4,114), digital natives (top 7%, #290 of 4,750).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Bensonhurst
- It is right on the coast of the North Atlantic Ocean.
- It is part of Greater New York, 17 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 16 min and sets around 22:32; in late June it sets around 2:30.
How Bensonhurst ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In New York | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 32 | #10,053 of 11,898 | #840 of 880 | Map |
| Low-income household | 19 | #8,965 of 9,771 | #548 of 622 | Map |
| Low-income family | 24 | #7,449 of 8,006 | #545 of 582 | Map |
| Single parent | 32 | #5,542 of 6,237 | #410 of 448 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 58 | #5,715 of 9,474 | #530 of 697 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 59 | #4,760 of 9,474 | #525 of 697 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #4,654 of 10,762 | #432 of 676 | Map |
| Single professional | 68 | #606 of 4,537 | #92 of 325 | Map |
| Young professional | 72 | #476 of 4,444 | #66 of 319 | Map |
| DINKS | 77 | #404 of 3,053 | #71 of 200 | Map |
| Remote worker | 49 | #6,433 of 7,271 | #396 of 468 | Map |
| Commuter | 71 | #1,678 of 6,227 | #171 of 454 | Map |
| Car-free household | 80 | #126 of 3,933 | #28 of 273 | Map |
| Student | 72 | #680 of 2,119 | #65 of 150 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 30 | #6,708 of 8,006 | #445 of 582 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 14 | #11,691 of 12,111 | #729 of 751 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 75 | #208 of 4,114 | #38 of 281 | Map |
| Expat professional | 68 | #1,959 of 7,271 | #286 of 468 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 62 | #3,538 of 9,474 | #485 of 697 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 19 | #17,089 of 18,063 | #1048 of 1064 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 23 | #7,786 of 16,523 | #871 of 995 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 0 | #17,914 of 18,063 | #1057 of 1064 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 62 | #4,481 of 16,523 | #509 of 995 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 69 | #2,804 of 21,167 | #342 of 1210 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 48 | #11,522 of 12,111 | #747 of 751 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #2,476 of 6,413 | #421 of 631 | Map |
| Business owner | 65 | #3,268 of 12,111 | #380 of 751 | Map |
| Digital native | 67 | #290 of 4,750 | #35 of 341 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Bath Beach 1 km
- Gravesend 2 km
- Dyker Heights 3 km
- Borough Park 4 km
- Fort Hamilton 4 km
- Brighton Beach 4 km
- Sheepshead Bay 4 km
- Kensington (New York) 5 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.