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North Hills

New York · 5,464 residents · 2.757 sq mi
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North Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $158,167. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,185,300. With a median age of 59.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 122% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,464
+27%since 2000
from 4,301 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
59.2
+10%since 2000
from 53.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024North Hills
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 52.7%(147)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.2%(227)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.2%(232)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 193.8%(210)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.1%(225)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 346.8%(370)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 447.5%(408)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.6%(579)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.3%(890)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7420.6%(1,125)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8412.5%(683)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over6.7%(368)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$158,167
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,122 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$132,685
+33%since 2000
from $100,093 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
81.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,185,300
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $650,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
7.3% rent
Afford Score
7.5
−4%since 2009
from 7.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in North Hills on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(3,463)
Black0.7%(32)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(62)
Asian15.8%(681)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(3,245)
Black1%(53)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(151)
Asian34.4%(1,878)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Dominican3.8%(225)
Argentine2.2%(127)
Mexican0.1%(3)
Asian origin
Chinese9.4%(553)
Asian Indian9.4%(550)
Korean9.1%(532)
Filipino1.3%(79)
Thai0.5%(30)
Japanese0.2%(13)
Taiwanese0.1%(8)
Sri Lankan0.1%(3)
Ancestry
Russian12.1%(710)
Italian10.9%(641)
German6.4%(374)
Polish5.2%(306)
American4.5%(263)
Irish4.4%(261)
Greek2.5%(146)
Iranian2.1%(126)
Austrian1.4%(84)
English1.4%(80)
West Indian1.3%(77)
Haitian1.3%(74)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Romanian1.1%(62)
Hungarian0.9%(55)
Lithuanian0.7%(43)
Turkish0.6%(38)
Jordanian0.5%(30)
Dutch0.4%(21)
Syrian0.3%(20)
Ukrainian0.3%(18)
Canadian0.2%(13)
Swedish0.2%(13)
Israeli0.2%(12)
RANKED:Largest Russian population · Largest Italian population · Largest Chinese population · Largest Asian Indian population · Largest Korean population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
41.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.5 min
+11%since 2000
from 32.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 50.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
68.5%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
56.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
26.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.0%
−97.6 ptssince 2013
from 98.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Hills, New York?

North Hills, New York has about 5,464 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Hills, New York earns about $158,167 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 $1,185,300, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in North Hills, New York?

About 74.0% 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 1.7% 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 2,011 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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

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