NEIGHBORHOOD
Crown Heights (North)
New York · New York · 85,819 residents · 1.274 sq mi
The short version
Crown Heights (North) has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,984. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $1,153,094. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $1,153,094, the poverty rate sits 67% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 22 census tracts that make up Crown Heights (North); the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
16% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
85,819
Population density
67,362 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$82,984
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$47,545
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food6.9%
Other services6.8%
Information6.5%
Finance & insurance5.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
Public administration4.2%
Wholesale trade2.3%
Retail trade1.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Education & health services0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,153,094
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,843
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
15.6%
84.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
13.9
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.2%(18,218)
Black53.4%(45,870)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(11,092)
Asian3.9%(3,354)
Other8.5%(7,285)
Diversity Score80.5%(69,064)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.2%(18,218)
Black53.4%(45,870)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(11,092)
Asian3.9%(3,354)
Other8.5%(7,285)
Diversity Score80.5%(69,064)
Diversity Score
80
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
42.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
12.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
53.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
71.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.4%
Female
55.6%
Foreign born
27.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Crown Heights (North), New York, New York?
Crown Heights (North), New York, New York has about 85,819 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Crown Heights (North), New York, New York?
The typical household in Crown Heights (North), New York, New York earns about $82,984 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Crown Heights (North), New York, New York expensive?
In Crown Heights (North), New York, New York, the median home is worth about $1,153,094, and the typical rent is about $1,843 a month.
How educated are people in Crown Heights (North), New York, New York?
About 45.9% of adults age 25 and over in Crown Heights (North), New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Crown Heights (North), New York, New York?
About 20.7% of people in Crown Heights (North), New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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