NEIGHBORHOOD
Borough Park
New York · New York · 89,673 residents · 1.453 sq mi
The short version
Borough Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,731. 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 $1,331,824. At a median age of 20.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% less than the New York median. These figures are approximated by combining the 21 census tracts that make up Borough 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 20.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
29% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
89,673
Population density
61,716 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
20.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$56,731
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,266
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.2%
Other services7.3%
Wholesale trade6.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
Finance & insurance3.5%
Public administration3.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
Retail trade3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Education & health services0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,331,824
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,816
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
29.5%
70.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
53.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
23.5
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(70,369)
Black0.9%(766)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(7,741)
Asian6.7%(5,986)
Other5.4%(4,811)
Diversity Score46.2%(41,400)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(70,369)
Black0.9%(766)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(7,741)
Asian6.7%(5,986)
Other5.4%(4,811)
Diversity Score46.2%(41,400)
Diversity Score
46
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
21.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
23.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
36.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
52.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
Foreign born
17.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
60.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
16.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Borough Park, New York, New York?
Borough Park, New York, New York has about 89,673 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Borough Park, New York, New York?
The typical household in Borough Park, New York, New York earns about $56,731 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Borough Park, New York, New York expensive?
In Borough Park, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $1,331,824, and the typical rent is about $1,816 a month.
How educated are people in Borough Park, New York, New York?
About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Borough Park, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Borough Park, New York, New York?
About 33.7% of people in Borough Park, 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