NEIGHBORHOOD
Dyker Heights
New York · New York · 39,148 residents · 1.046 sq mi
The short version
Dyker Heights has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,542. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $1,124,619. Despite a median home value of $1,124,619, the poverty rate sits 59% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 17 census tracts that make up Dyker Heights; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
51% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
39,148
Population density
37,426 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$79,542
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$40,609
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
Information7.9%
Other services7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
Public administration4.9%
Retail trade4.3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Education & health services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,124,619
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,860
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.8%
49.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
14.1
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.1%(15,302)
Black1.4%(539)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(5,398)
Asian43.6%(17,088)
Other2.1%(821)
Diversity Score79.6%(31,174)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.1%(15,302)
Black1.4%(539)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(5,398)
Asian43.6%(17,088)
Other2.1%(821)
Diversity Score79.6%(31,174)
Diversity Score
80
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
43.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
22.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
39.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
34.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
Foreign born
47.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
33.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Dyker Heights, New York, New York?
Dyker Heights, New York, New York has about 39,148 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Dyker Heights, New York, New York?
The typical household in Dyker Heights, New York, New York earns about $79,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Dyker Heights, New York, New York expensive?
In Dyker Heights, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $1,124,619, and the typical rent is about $1,860 a month.
How educated are people in Dyker Heights, New York, New York?
About 34.6% of adults age 25 and over in Dyker Heights, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Dyker Heights, New York, New York?
About 19.8% of people in Dyker Heights, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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