NEIGHBORHOOD
Brighton Beach
New York · New York · 28,327 residents · 0.49 sq mi
The short version
Brighton Beach is home to 28,327 people in New York. 23% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 71%. The median age is 49.2, about 10 years above the US median. Density works out to 58,166 people per square mile. That trails the New York median by roughly 39%. These figures are approximated by combining the 8 census tracts that make up Brighton Beach; 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 49.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
23% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
28,327
Population density
58,166 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
49.2
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.49 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$49,170
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$34,675
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.515
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.2%
Finance & insurance9.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
Wholesale trade8%
Other services3.6%
Public administration2.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Retail trade1.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Construction0.2%
Education & health services0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$612,679
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,671
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
23.2%
76.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.16 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
40.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.5
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-Hispanic66.6%(18,872)
Black1.6%(458)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(3,298)
Asian11.6%(3,274)
Other8.6%(2,425)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(18,872)
Black1.6%(458)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(3,298)
Asian11.6%(3,274)
Other8.6%(2,425)
Diversity Score
65
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
44.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
21.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
34.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
22.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
62.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.9%
Female
55.1%
Foreign born
70.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
15.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Brighton Beach, New York, New York?
Brighton Beach, New York, New York has about 28,327 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Brighton Beach, New York, New York?
The typical household in Brighton Beach, New York, New York earns about $49,170 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Brighton Beach, New York, New York expensive?
In Brighton Beach, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $612,679, and the typical rent is about $1,671 a month.
How educated are people in Brighton Beach, New York, New York?
About 44.1% of adults age 25 and over in Brighton Beach, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Brighton Beach, New York, New York?
About 24.9% of people in Brighton Beach, 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