NEIGHBORHOOD
Fort Greene
New York · New York · 33,180 residents · 0.628 sq mi
The short version
Fort Greene is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,969. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,177,194. Households here earn about 44% more than the New York median. Despite a median home value of $1,177,194, the poverty rate sits 32% 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 Fort Greene; 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 36.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
21% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
33,180
Population density
52,834 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$115,969
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$80,291
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.503
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.9%
Public administration7.5%
Arts, entertainment, food7.1%
Information7.1%
Finance & insurance4.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
Retail trade3.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
Wholesale trade1.7%
Education & health services0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,177,194
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,318
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
20.7%
79.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.2
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.3%(11,041)
Black29%(9,618)
Hispanic / Latino17%(5,652)
Asian9.9%(3,297)
Other10.8%(3,572)
Diversity Score94.3%(31,304)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.3%(11,041)
Black29%(9,618)
Hispanic / Latino17%(5,652)
Asian9.9%(3,297)
Other10.8%(3,572)
Diversity Score94.3%(31,304)
Diversity Score
94
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
57.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
6.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
44.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
73.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.7%
Female
55.3%
Foreign born
21.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Fort Greene, New York, New York?
Fort Greene, New York, New York has about 33,180 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Fort Greene, New York, New York?
The typical household in Fort Greene, New York, New York earns about $115,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Fort Greene, New York, New York expensive?
In Fort Greene, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $1,177,194, and the typical rent is about $2,318 a month.
How educated are people in Fort Greene, New York, New York?
About 57.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Greene, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Fort Greene, New York, New York?
About 16.5% of people in Fort Greene, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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