NEIGHBORHOOD
East Flatbush-Erasmus
New York · New York · 42,375 residents · 0.71 sq mi
The short version
East Flatbush-Erasmus is a neighborhood of 42,375 people in New York. 19% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 45%. Median home value sits at $830,199. Getting to work takes 46 minutes on average. Density works out to 59,767 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 11 census tracts that make up East Flatbush-Erasmus; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
19% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
42,375
Population density
59,767 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.7
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.71 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$75,208
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$41,588
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.6%
Finance & insurance8.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
Other services6.1%
Public administration5.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
Wholesale trade2.8%
Retail trade2.7%
Education & health services0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$830,199
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,799
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
19.2%
80.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.37 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
42.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.0
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-Hispanic8.6%(3,639)
Black70.9%(30,030)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(3,705)
Asian3.5%(1,496)
Other8.3%(3,505)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.6%(3,639)
Black70.9%(30,030)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(3,705)
Asian3.5%(1,496)
Other8.3%(3,505)
Diversity Score
59
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
46.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
15.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
59.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
65.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.9%
Female
55.1%
Foreign born
44.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in East Flatbush-Erasmus, New York, New York?
East Flatbush-Erasmus, New York, New York has about 42,375 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in East Flatbush-Erasmus, New York, New York?
The typical household in East Flatbush-Erasmus, New York, New York earns about $75,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is East Flatbush-Erasmus, New York, New York expensive?
In East Flatbush-Erasmus, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $830,199, and the typical rent is about $1,799 a month.
How educated are people in East Flatbush-Erasmus, New York, New York?
About 35.2% of adults age 25 and over in East Flatbush-Erasmus, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in East Flatbush-Erasmus, New York, New York?
About 17.0% of people in East Flatbush-Erasmus, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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