NEIGHBORHOOD
East Flushing
New York · New York · 30,771 residents · 1.134 sq mi
The short version
East Flushing has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,111. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $916,865. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Despite a median home value of $916,865, the poverty rate sits 33% 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 East Flushing; 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 48.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
47% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
30,771
Population density
27,135 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
48.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$65,111
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$32,300
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.9%
Wholesale trade8.3%
Finance & insurance7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
Other services6.8%
Public administration5.5%
Retail trade5%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Education & health services0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$916,865
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,833
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.2%
52.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
47.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
14.1
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.8%(3,616)
Black1.6%(497)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(5,802)
Asian64.9%(19,977)
Other2.9%(879)
Diversity Score66%(20,312)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.8%(3,616)
Black1.6%(497)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(5,802)
Asian64.9%(19,977)
Other2.9%(879)
Diversity Score66%(20,312)
Diversity Score
66
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
44.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
32.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
33.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
33.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Foreign born
67.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
20.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in East Flushing, New York, New York?
East Flushing, New York, New York has about 30,771 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in East Flushing, New York, New York?
The typical household in East Flushing, New York, New York earns about $65,111 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is East Flushing, New York, New York expensive?
In East Flushing, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $916,865, and the typical rent is about $1,833 a month.
How educated are people in East Flushing, New York, New York?
About 26.5% of adults age 25 and over in East Flushing, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in East Flushing, New York, New York?
About 16.6% of people in East Flushing, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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