NEIGHBORHOOD
Bedford Park
New York · New York · 49,148 residents · 0.748 sq mi
The short version
Bedford Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,528. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $537,530. The poverty rate of 28.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the New York median. These figures are approximated by combining the 11 census tracts that make up Bedford Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
8% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
49,148
Population density
65,706 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$46,528
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$24,192
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.6%
Other services8.6%
Finance & insurance6.8%
Wholesale trade6.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
Public administration3.6%
Retail trade2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Education & health services0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$537,530
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,614
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
8.3%
91.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.6
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.1%(3,500)
Black17.1%(8,413)
Hispanic / Latino69.3%(34,083)
Asian3.8%(1,873)
Other2.6%(1,279)
Diversity Score60.3%(29,648)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.1%(3,500)
Black17.1%(8,413)
Hispanic / Latino69.3%(34,083)
Asian3.8%(1,873)
Other2.6%(1,279)
Diversity Score60.3%(29,648)
Diversity Score
60
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
45.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
13.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
60.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
70.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.8%
Female
54.2%
Foreign born
44.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
27.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
61.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Bedford Park, New York, New York?
Bedford Park, New York, New York has about 49,148 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Bedford Park, New York, New York?
The typical household in Bedford Park, New York, New York earns about $46,528 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Bedford Park, New York, New York expensive?
In Bedford Park, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $537,530, and the typical rent is about $1,614 a month.
How educated are people in Bedford Park, New York, New York?
About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bedford Park, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Bedford Park, New York, New York?
About 28.5% of people in Bedford Park, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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