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University Gardens

New York · 4,110 residents · 0.531 sq mi
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University Gardens is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,786. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 57% 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 $794,500. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,110
−1%since 2000
from 4,138 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
7,740 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 7,793 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.2
+8%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024University Gardens
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,786
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,637 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,182
+41%since 2000
from $40,643 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
+9%since 2010
from 0.422 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration12.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$794,500
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,846
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $755 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
13.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.8
+76%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
12
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(3,132)
Black2.3%(96)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(314)
Asian13.3%(550)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.7%(2,016)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.8%(1,799)
Black2.7%(109)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(226)
Asian47.6%(1,957)
Other0.5%(19)
Diversity Score72.2%(2,969)
Diversity Score
72
+48%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 52.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
46.7 min
+85%since 2000
from 25.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.3%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
28.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% 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
6.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.1%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
36.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2012
from 9.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2017
from 89.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
51.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 52.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in University Gardens, New York?

University Gardens, New York has about 4,110 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in University Gardens, New York?

The typical household in University Gardens, New York earns about $101,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is University Gardens, New York expensive?

In University Gardens, New York, the median home is worth about $794,500, and the typical rent is about $1,846 a month.

How educated are people in University Gardens, New York?

About 57.2% of adults age 25 and over in University Gardens, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in University Gardens, New York?

About 8.1% of people in University Gardens, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has University Gardens, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, University Gardens, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 309 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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