NEIGHBORHOOD
Bay Ridge
New York · New York · 84,838 residents · 2.22 sq mi
The short version
Bay Ridge is a neighborhood of 84,838 people in New York. Median home value sits at $951,784. Owners hold 36% of the housing stock. 34% of people here were born outside the United States. The average commute runs 44 minutes. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. These figures are approximated by combining the 28 census tracts that make up Bay Ridge; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
36% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
84,838
Population density
38,302 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.22 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$95,495
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$53,967
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.8%
Information7.5%
Public administration7.4%
Finance & insurance5.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
Wholesale trade4.9%
Retail trade3.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Manufacturing0%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$951,784
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,876
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.9%
64.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.44 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.0
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-Hispanic57.5%(48,811)
Black2.6%(2,203)
Hispanic / Latino21.9%(18,553)
Asian13.4%(11,392)
Other4.6%(3,879)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(48,811)
Black2.6%(2,203)
Hispanic / Latino21.9%(18,553)
Asian13.4%(11,392)
Other4.6%(3,879)
Diversity Score
75
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
50.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
44.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
22.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
42.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
47.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.9%
Female
51.1%
Foreign born
33.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
50.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Bay Ridge, New York, New York?
Bay Ridge, New York, New York has about 84,838 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Bay Ridge, New York, New York?
The typical household in Bay Ridge, New York, New York earns about $95,495 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Bay Ridge, New York, New York expensive?
In Bay Ridge, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $951,784, and the typical rent is about $1,876 a month.
How educated are people in Bay Ridge, New York, New York?
About 50.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bay Ridge, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Bay Ridge, New York, New York?
About 12.5% of people in Bay Ridge, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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New YorkDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024