NEIGHBORHOOD
Canarsie
New York · New York · 76,746 residents · 2.54 sq mi
The short version
Canarsie is a neighborhood of 76,746 people in New York. 45% of residents were born outside the United States. The average commute runs 50 minutes. The typical home is worth $743,076. There are 30,215 people per square mile. Owners hold 53% of the housing stock. These figures are approximated by combining the 34 census tracts that make up Canarsie; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Average income
median household income $85,303, near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
53% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
In context
Canarsie compared with New York
| Measure | Canarsie | New York | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,303 | $80,483 | 6% higher |
| Median home value | $743,076 | $777,600 | 4% lower |
| Homes that are rented | 46.6% | 67.2% | −20.6 pts |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.5% | 41.6% | −14.1 pts |
| Poverty rate | 13.6% | 17.9% | −4.3 pts |
| Foreign-born residents | 45.0% | 36.6% | +8.4 pts |
| Median age | 42.2 | 38.2 | 4.0 years older |
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
76,746
Population density
30,215 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.54 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$85,303
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$37,262
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
Information7.7%
Other services5%
Wholesale trade3.7%
Public administration3.3%
Retail trade1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Education & health services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$743,076
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,706
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.4%
46.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.87 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
48.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.7
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-Hispanic3.9%(3,002)
Black77.3%(59,354)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(6,511)
Asian2.2%(1,676)
Other8.1%(6,203)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.9%(3,002)
Black77.3%(59,354)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(6,511)
Asian2.2%(1,676)
Other8.1%(6,203)
Diversity Score
48
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
49.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
34.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
48.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
35.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.4%
Female
54.6%
Foreign born
45.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Canarsie, New York, New York?
Canarsie, New York, New York has about 76,746 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Canarsie, New York, New York?
The typical household in Canarsie, New York, New York earns about $85,303 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Canarsie, New York, New York expensive?
In Canarsie, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $743,076, and the typical rent is about $1,706 a month.
How educated are people in Canarsie, New York, New York?
About 27.5% of adults age 25 and over in Canarsie, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Canarsie, New York, New York?
About 13.6% of people in Canarsie, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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