NEIGHBORHOOD
East Flatbush-Rugby
New York · New York · 36,352 residents · 0.973 sq mi
The short version
East Flatbush-Rugby has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,006. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $747,558. Despite a median home value of $747,558, the poverty rate sits 38% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 16 census tracts that make up East Flatbush-Rugby; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
39% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
36,352
Population density
37,361 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
43.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$72,006
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$35,614
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.2%
Finance & insurance7.7%
Information7.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
Public administration5%
Wholesale trade4.2%
Retail trade2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$747,558
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,736
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.0%
61.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
46.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.4
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.5%(1,643)
Black78.1%(28,375)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(2,308)
Asian2.1%(760)
Other9%(3,266)
Diversity Score47%(17,092)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.5%(1,643)
Black78.1%(28,375)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(2,308)
Asian2.1%(760)
Other9%(3,266)
Diversity Score47%(17,092)
Diversity Score
47
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
46.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
24.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
54.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
51.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.1%
Female
53.9%
Foreign born
50.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in East Flatbush-Rugby, New York, New York?
East Flatbush-Rugby, New York, New York has about 36,352 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in East Flatbush-Rugby, New York, New York?
The typical household in East Flatbush-Rugby, New York, New York earns about $72,006 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is East Flatbush-Rugby, New York, New York expensive?
In East Flatbush-Rugby, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $747,558, and the typical rent is about $1,736 a month.
How educated are people in East Flatbush-Rugby, New York, New York?
About 27.3% of adults age 25 and over in East Flatbush-Rugby, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in East Flatbush-Rugby, New York, New York?
About 17.2% of people in East Flatbush-Rugby, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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