East Harlem (South)

East Harlem (South) has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,999. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $1,220,607. The poverty rate of 30.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the New York median. Despite a median home value of $1,220,607, the poverty rate sits 142% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 11 census tracts that make up East Harlem (South); the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.