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North Hills

New York · 5,481 residents (2025 est.) · 2.757 sq mi
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#54Most educatedof 6,82682.7%#83Oldest by median ageof 6,82661.3#85Highest median rentof 6,764$3,501#142Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,228,800
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North Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $173,315. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 83% 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 $1,228,800. With a median age of 61.3, 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 61.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
83% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,415
+26%since 2000
from 4,301 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,964 / sq mi
+19%since 2009
from 1,646 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
61.3
+14%since 2000
from 53.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,481 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024North Hills
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.6%(139)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.6%(305)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.6%(247)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.4%(186)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.6%(88)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.4%(290)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.1%(603)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547.9%(430)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.2%(934)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7422.4%(1,212)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8411.8%(639)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over6.3%(342)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$173,315
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,122 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$120,448
+20%since 2000
from $100,093 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.514
−2%since 2010
from 0.524 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services20.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration15%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade0.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,228,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $650,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
13.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.9%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.1
−9%since 2009
from 7.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
48
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(3,463)
Black0.7%(32)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(62)
Asian15.8%(681)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(3,639)
Black0.8%(43)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(22)
Asian28.9%(1,566)
Other2.7%(145)
Diversity Score
58
+30%since 2009
from 45 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican0.4%(20)
Asian origin
Chinese14.1%(762)
Asian Indian6.4%(346)
Korean5.4%(293)
Japanese0.9%(47)
Bangladeshi0.6%(32)
Taiwanese0.5%(25)
Pakistani0.4%(21)
Ancestry
Russian12.7%(689)
American7.4%(400)
Italian6.4%(345)
German4.8%(259)
Polish4.3%(232)
Iranian3.8%(206)
Irish3.8%(205)
English1.5%(80)
Greek1.3%(70)
Austrian1%(56)
Ukrainian0.9%(51)
Norwegian0.4%(24)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish0.4%(23)
Guyanese0.4%(21)
Arab0.4%(19)
Syrian0.4%(19)
Turkish0.4%(19)
Dutch0.3%(17)
Hungarian0.3%(15)
RANKED:Largest Chinese population · Largest Russian population · Largest American population · Largest Asian Indian population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
82.7%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
40.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.4 min
+14%since 2000
from 32.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
18.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% 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
9.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 50.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
28.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−97.7 ptssince 2013
from 98.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.7%
+16.6 ptssince 2017
from 80.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2016
from 77.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married11.9%(269)
Married76.5%(1,729)
Widowed6.3%(142)
Divorced5.4%(121)
Women 15+
Never married15.1%(373)
Married70.3%(1,732)
Widowed13.1%(323)
Divorced1.4%(35)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Hills, New York?

North Hills, New York has about 5,415 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Hills, New York?

The typical household in North Hills, New York earns about $173,315 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Hills, New York expensive?

In North Hills, New York, the median home is worth about $1,228,800, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in North Hills, New York?

About 82.7% of adults age 25 and over in North Hills, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Hills, New York?

About 3.0% of people in North Hills, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Hills, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, North Hills, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,962 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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

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