NEIGHBORHOOD
Cambria Heights
New York · New York · 19,981 residents · 1.18 sq mi
The short version
Cambria Heights is home to 19,981 people in New York. 41% of people here were born outside the United States. Owners hold 86% of the housing stock. At a median age of 46.0, this is an older place than the country as a whole. The average commute runs 45 minutes. Median home value sits at $651,922. These figures are approximated by combining the 13 census tracts that make up Cambria Heights; 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 46.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
86% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
19,981
Population density
16,890 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
46.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.18 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$112,651
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$43,104
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.3%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
Information7.6%
Other services5.8%
Wholesale trade4.3%
Public administration4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
Retail trade1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Education & health services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$651,922
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,800
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.5%
14.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.08 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
40.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
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-Hispanic2.2%(431)
Black82.9%(16,567)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(1,541)
Asian2.9%(578)
Other4.3%(864)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.2%(431)
Black82.9%(16,567)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(1,541)
Asian2.9%(578)
Other4.3%(864)
Diversity Score
38
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
45.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
27.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.5%
Female
55.5%
Foreign born
40.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Cambria Heights, New York, New York?
Cambria Heights, New York, New York has about 19,981 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Cambria Heights, New York, New York?
The typical household in Cambria Heights, New York, New York earns about $112,651 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Cambria Heights, New York, New York expensive?
In Cambria Heights, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $651,922, and the typical rent is about $1,800 a month.
How educated are people in Cambria Heights, New York, New York?
About 35.7% of adults age 25 and over in Cambria Heights, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Cambria Heights, New York, New York?
About 7.6% of people in Cambria Heights, 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