NEIGHBORHOOD
Bensonhurst
New York · New York · 94,498 residents · 1.746 sq mi
The short version
Bensonhurst has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,680. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $1,107,077. Despite a median home value of $1,107,077, the poverty rate sits 53% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 28 census tracts that make up Bensonhurst; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
32% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
94,498
Population density
54,123 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$68,680
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$32,028
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.6%
Wholesale trade9.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
Information8.1%
Other services5.8%
Public administration3.8%
Retail trade3.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,107,077
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,729
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.7%
68.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
47.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
16.1
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.4%(34,427)
Black1.2%(1,100)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(18,038)
Asian40.2%(37,971)
Other3.1%(2,962)
Diversity Score83.5%(78,937)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.4%(34,427)
Black1.2%(1,100)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(18,038)
Asian40.2%(37,971)
Other3.1%(2,962)
Diversity Score83.5%(78,937)
Diversity Score
84
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
44.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
20.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
47.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
46.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.5%
Female
51.5%
Foreign born
56.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
24.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Bensonhurst, New York, New York?
Bensonhurst, New York, New York has about 94,498 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Bensonhurst, New York, New York?
The typical household in Bensonhurst, New York, New York earns about $68,680 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Bensonhurst, New York, New York expensive?
In Bensonhurst, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $1,107,077, and the typical rent is about $1,729 a month.
How educated are people in Bensonhurst, New York, New York?
About 29.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bensonhurst, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Bensonhurst, New York, New York?
About 19.1% of people in Bensonhurst, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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