NEIGHBORHOOD
Flushing-Willets Point
New York · New York · 61,079 residents · 1.35 sq mi
The short version
With 61,079 people, Flushing-Willets Point is a neighborhood in New York. Owners hold 31% of the housing stock. 73% of residents were born outside the United States. At a median age of 49.2, this is an older place than the country as a whole. There are 45,344 people per square mile. The average commute runs 41 minutes. These figures are approximated by combining the 14 census tracts that make up Flushing-Willets Point; 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 49.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
31% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
61,079
Population density
45,344 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
49.2
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.35 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$55,938
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$34,646
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.512
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.4%
Other services9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
Public administration5.6%
Wholesale trade4.6%
Retail trade4.3%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
Education & health services0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$547,605
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,679
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
30.5%
69.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.29 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
33.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.8
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-Hispanic6.7%(4,103)
Black3.1%(1,899)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(8,391)
Asian74.6%(45,584)
Other1.8%(1,102)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.7%(4,103)
Black3.1%(1,899)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(8,391)
Asian74.6%(45,584)
Other1.8%(1,102)
Diversity Score
52
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
41.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
19.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
37.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
58.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.3%
Female
52.7%
Foreign born
73.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
16.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Flushing-Willets Point, New York, New York?
Flushing-Willets Point, New York, New York has about 61,079 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Flushing-Willets Point, New York, New York?
The typical household in Flushing-Willets Point, New York, New York earns about $55,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Flushing-Willets Point, New York, New York expensive?
In Flushing-Willets Point, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $547,605, and the typical rent is about $1,679 a month.
How educated are people in Flushing-Willets Point, New York, New York?
About 29.7% of adults age 25 and over in Flushing-Willets Point, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Flushing-Willets Point, New York, New York?
About 21.8% of people in Flushing-Willets Point, 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