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Firthcliffe

New York · 5,432 residents · 2.97 sq mi
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Firthcliffe is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $407,400. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,432
+9%since 2000
from 4,970 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,829 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,673 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.9
+4%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Firthcliffe
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,250
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,286
+94%since 2000
from $24,894 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.9%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
+7%since 2010
from 0.359 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$407,400
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $148,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,831
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $726 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
34.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.8%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+49%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(4,469)
Black1.1%(55)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(314)
Asian1.1%(54)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.1%(1,001)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(4,052)
Black4.6%(251)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(644)
Asian4.2%(230)
Other4.7%(255)
Diversity Score52.9%(2,875)
Diversity Score
53
+163%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.1%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 31.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+13%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.4%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.8%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−92.2 ptssince 2013
from 96.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.7%
+17.9 ptssince 2017
from 78.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 90.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 5.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Firthcliffe, New York?

Firthcliffe, New York has about 5,432 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Firthcliffe, New York?

The typical household in Firthcliffe, New York earns about $101,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Firthcliffe, New York expensive?

In Firthcliffe, New York, the median home is worth about $407,400, and the typical rent is about $1,831 a month.

How educated are people in Firthcliffe, New York?

About 49.1% of adults age 25 and over in Firthcliffe, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Firthcliffe, New York?

About 7.4% of people in Firthcliffe, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Firthcliffe, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Firthcliffe, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,005 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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