NEIGHBORHOOD
Astoria (Central)
New York · New York · 48,044 residents · 0.76 sq mi
The short version
Astoria (Central) is home to 48,044 people in New York. Owners hold 11% of the housing stock. Median home value sits at $908,216. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. 38% of locals were born outside the United States. Density works out to 63,634 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 11 census tracts that make up Astoria (Central); the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
11% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
48,044
Population density
63,634 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.76 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$101,551
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$68,974
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.3%
Information7.5%
Arts, entertainment, food7.5%
Public administration7.3%
Wholesale trade5.2%
Retail trade2.6%
Finance & insurance2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Education & health services0.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
Construction0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$908,216
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,224
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
11.4%
88.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.00 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
41.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.9
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.6%(23,848)
Black2.7%(1,275)
Hispanic / Latino24.7%(11,875)
Asian15.7%(7,552)
Other7.3%(3,494)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.6%(23,848)
Black2.7%(1,275)
Hispanic / Latino24.7%(11,875)
Asian15.7%(7,552)
Other7.3%(3,494)
Diversity Score
83
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
61.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
38.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
7.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
55.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
68.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.0%
Female
49.0%
Foreign born
37.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
50.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Astoria (Central), New York, New York?
Astoria (Central), New York, New York has about 48,044 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Astoria (Central), New York, New York?
The typical household in Astoria (Central), New York, New York earns about $101,551 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Astoria (Central), New York, New York expensive?
In Astoria (Central), New York, New York, the median home is worth about $908,216, and the typical rent is about $2,224 a month.
How educated are people in Astoria (Central), New York, New York?
About 61.7% of adults age 25 and over in Astoria (Central), New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Astoria (Central), New York, New York?
About 9.6% of people in Astoria (Central), New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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