NEIGHBORHOOD
East Elmhurst
New York · New York · 29,093 residents · 1.033 sq mi
The short version
East Elmhurst has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,873. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $839,146. Despite a median home value of $839,146, the poverty rate sits 20% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 10 census tracts that make up East Elmhurst; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
45% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
29,093
Population density
28,164 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$79,873
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$29,289
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.9%
Finance & insurance10.7%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
Information9.2%
Other services4.7%
Public administration3.2%
Retail trade2.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Education & health services0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$839,146
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,988
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.7%
55.3% rent
Vacancy rate
20.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.5
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.5%(1,297)
Black20.6%(5,996)
Hispanic / Latino60.2%(17,505)
Asian12.4%(3,620)
Other2.3%(675)
Diversity Score72.2%(21,001)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.5%(1,297)
Black20.6%(5,996)
Hispanic / Latino60.2%(17,505)
Asian12.4%(3,620)
Other2.3%(675)
Diversity Score72.2%(21,001)
Diversity Score
72
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
43.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
34.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
47.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
26.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
Foreign born
50.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
29.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
54.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in East Elmhurst, New York, New York?
East Elmhurst, New York, New York has about 29,093 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in East Elmhurst, New York, New York?
The typical household in East Elmhurst, New York, New York earns about $79,873 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is East Elmhurst, New York, New York expensive?
In East Elmhurst, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $839,146, and the typical rent is about $1,988 a month.
How educated are people in East Elmhurst, New York, New York?
About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in East Elmhurst, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in East Elmhurst, New York, New York?
About 15.0% of people in East Elmhurst, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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