NEIGHBORHOOD
Flatbush
New York · New York · 65,759 residents · 0.862 sq mi
The short version
Flatbush has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,891. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $886,020. Despite a median home value of $886,020, the poverty rate sits 24% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 18 census tracts that make up Flatbush; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
13% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
65,759
Population density
76,287 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$82,891
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$42,298
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
Other services5.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
Public administration4.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
Retail trade2.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Manufacturing0.1%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$886,020
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,787
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
13.3%
86.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.7
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.2%(10,622)
Black53.8%(35,361)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(11,983)
Asian5.3%(3,459)
Other6.6%(4,334)
Diversity Score80.6%(52,971)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.2%(10,622)
Black53.8%(35,361)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(11,983)
Asian5.3%(3,459)
Other6.6%(4,334)
Diversity Score80.6%(52,971)
Diversity Score
81
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
46.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
15.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
60.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
64.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.5%
Female
52.5%
Foreign born
42.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
61.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Flatbush, New York, New York?
Flatbush, New York, New York has about 65,759 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Flatbush, New York, New York?
The typical household in Flatbush, New York, New York earns about $82,891 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Flatbush, New York, New York expensive?
In Flatbush, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $886,020, and the typical rent is about $1,787 a month.
How educated are people in Flatbush, New York, New York?
About 37.8% of adults age 25 and over in Flatbush, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Flatbush, New York, New York?
About 15.4% of people in Flatbush, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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