NEIGHBORHOOD
Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway
New York · New York · 48,620 residents · 2.09 sq mi
The short version
Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway is a neighborhood of 48,620 people in New York. Median home value sits at $1,053,986. Owners hold 29% of the housing stock. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. 30% of people here were born outside the United States. Density works out to 23,230 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 17 census tracts that make up Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway; 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 37.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
29% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
48,620
Population density
23,230 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.09 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$100,684
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$56,073
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9%
Other services8.1%
Arts, entertainment, food6.8%
Public administration5.4%
Finance & insurance5.4%
Wholesale trade5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
Retail trade2.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,053,986
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,246
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
29.0%
71.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.36 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
42.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.5
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-Hispanic62.8%(30,515)
Black2.5%(1,236)
Hispanic / Latino21.9%(10,652)
Asian8.8%(4,291)
Other4%(1,926)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(30,515)
Black2.5%(1,236)
Hispanic / Latino21.9%(10,652)
Asian8.8%(4,291)
Other4%(1,926)
Diversity Score
69
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
53.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
40.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
21.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
45.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
38.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.0%
Female
50.0%
Foreign born
30.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
54.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway, New York, New York?
Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway, New York, New York has about 48,620 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway, New York, New York?
The typical household in Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway, New York, New York earns about $100,684 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway, New York, New York expensive?
In Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $1,053,986, and the typical rent is about $2,246 a month.
How educated are people in Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway, New York, New York?
About 53.1% of adults age 25 and over in Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway, New York, New York?
About 10.4% of people in Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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