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Washington Heights

New York · 1,689 residents · 1.471 sq mi
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Washington Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,214. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $243,100. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,689
+28%since 2000
from 1,318 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,148 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 896 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.4
+2%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5491K2K3K3K1990201020202024Washington Heights
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,214
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,981 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,864
+94%since 2000
from $17,929 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.278
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$243,100
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $703 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.2%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
20.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+28%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(1,027)
Black7.7%(102)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(140)
Asian1.5%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.4%(572)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50.9%(860)
Black13.7%(231)
Hispanic / Latino29.7%(501)
Asian3.2%(54)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score76.7%(1,295)
Diversity Score
77
+77%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.7 min
+168%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 92.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.3%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.3%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
59.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington Heights, New York?

Washington Heights, New York has about 1,689 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washington Heights, New York?

The typical household in Washington Heights, New York earns about $78,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington Heights, New York expensive?

In Washington Heights, New York, the median home is worth about $243,100, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Washington Heights, New York?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Washington Heights, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington Heights, New York?

About 0.0% of people in Washington Heights, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington Heights, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington Heights, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 547 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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

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