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Lido Beach

New York · 2,495 residents · 1.693 sq mi
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Lido Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $193,625. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $896,000. With a median age of 58.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,495
−12%since 2000
from 2,825 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,474 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,669 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.4
+26%since 2000
from 46.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Lido Beach
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$193,625
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,769 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$100,684
+112%since 2000
from $47,604 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
−14%since 2010
from 0.509 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services20.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$896,000
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,799
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,217 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.1%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
24.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.1%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.0%
−67.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+13%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(2,657)
Black0.6%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(81)
Asian1.6%(45)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.2%(345)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(2,006)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(409)
Asian2.1%(52)
Other0.8%(19)
Diversity Score40.8%(1,017)
Diversity Score
41
+234%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 32.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.3 min
+27%since 2000
from 32.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.5%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
21.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.2%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.9%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2012
from 7.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
−95.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2017
from 88.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2016
from 85.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 7.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lido Beach, New York?

Lido Beach, New York has about 2,495 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lido Beach, New York?

The typical household in Lido Beach, New York earns about $193,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lido Beach, New York expensive?

In Lido Beach, New York, the median home is worth about $896,000, and the typical rent is about $2,799 a month.

How educated are people in Lido Beach, New York?

About 65.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lido Beach, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lido Beach, New York?

About 10.4% of people in Lido Beach, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lido Beach, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Lido Beach, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 280 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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