NEIGHBORHOOD
East
New York · New York · 69,437 residents · 0.68 sq mi
The short version
East is home to 69,437 people in New York. Median home value sits at $1,048,741. 16% of homes are owner-occupied. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. There are 101,814 people per square mile. Median rent is $2,258 a month. These figures are approximated by combining the 14 census tracts that make up East; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
16% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
69,437
Population density
101,814 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.68 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$99,389
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$73,973
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.539
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13%
Public administration10.3%
Arts, entertainment, food8.5%
Information7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
Retail trade2.1%
Wholesale trade1.7%
Education & health services1.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,048,741
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,258
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
15.6%
84.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.91 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
31.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.6
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-Hispanic49.1%(34,119)
Black8.4%(5,829)
Hispanic / Latino23.7%(16,435)
Asian14.1%(9,811)
Other4.7%(3,243)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.1%(34,119)
Black8.4%(5,829)
Hispanic / Latino23.7%(16,435)
Asian14.1%(9,811)
Other4.7%(3,243)
Diversity Score
84
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
61.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
5.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
43.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
20.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
84.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.7%
Female
51.3%
Foreign born
23.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 80,840
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Pop 80,549
Laveen
Pop 66,848
Northridge
Pop 79,250
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EAST VS
South Ozone Park
Income$100,409+1%
Home value$696,369−34%
Population80,840+16%
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EAST VS
Sylmar
Income$100,866+1%
Home value$674,644−36%
Population80,549+16%
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EAST VS
Laveen
Income$106,985+8%
Home value$427,638−59%
Population66,848−4%
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EAST VS
Northridge
Income$102,911+4%
Home value$923,151−12%
Population79,250+14%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in East Village, New York, New York?
East Village, New York, New York has about 69,437 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in East Village, New York, New York?
The typical household in East Village, New York, New York earns about $99,389 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is East Village, New York, New York expensive?
In East Village, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $1,048,741, and the typical rent is about $2,258 a month.
How educated are people in East Village, New York, New York?
About 61.9% of adults age 25 and over in East Village, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in East Village, New York, New York?
About 21.6% of people in East Village, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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New YorkDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024