NEIGHBORHOOD
Cypress Hills
New York · New York · 42,117 residents · 0.875 sq mi
The short version
Cypress Hills has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,440. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $722,137. Despite a median home value of $722,137, the poverty rate sits 37% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 14 census tracts that make up Cypress Hills; 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 36.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
32% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
42,117
Population density
48,134 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,440
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$30,815
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.4%
Finance & insurance9.4%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
Other services4.3%
Retail trade3.3%
Public administration2.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$722,137
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,906
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.9%
68.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
51.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.1
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.2%(1,786)
Black15%(6,311)
Hispanic / Latino72.3%(30,468)
Asian3.4%(1,438)
Other5%(2,114)
Diversity Score56.1%(23,624)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.2%(1,786)
Black15%(6,311)
Hispanic / Latino72.3%(30,468)
Asian3.4%(1,438)
Other5%(2,114)
Diversity Score56.1%(23,624)
Diversity Score
56
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
43.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
27.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
47.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
54.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.1%
Female
51.9%
Foreign born
47.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
32.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
62.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Cypress Hills, New York, New York?
Cypress Hills, New York, New York has about 42,117 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Cypress Hills, New York, New York?
The typical household in Cypress Hills, New York, New York earns about $71,440 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Cypress Hills, New York, New York expensive?
In Cypress Hills, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $722,137, and the typical rent is about $1,906 a month.
How educated are people in Cypress Hills, New York, New York?
About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Cypress Hills, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Cypress Hills, New York, New York?
About 17.0% of people in Cypress Hills, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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