NEIGHBORHOOD

Fresh Meadows-Utopia

New York · New York · 20,679 residents · 1.192 sq mi

The short version

Fresh Meadows-Utopia is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,767. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,001,989. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Fresh Meadows-Utopia; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $82,259

Older

median age 42.5

US median: 38.9

More educated

53% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 36%

Renter-heavy

47% owner-occupied

US average: 65%

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

20,679

Population density

17,348 / sq mi

US average: 281

Median age

42.5

US average: 38.9

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$97,767

US average: $82,259

Per capita income

$46,699

US average: $44,673

Households earning $100K+

59.8%

US average: 53.3%

Poverty rate

8.7%

US average: 12.5%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.406

US average: 0.476

Workforce by industry, 2024

Information11.6%

US avg: 10.8%

Other services9.8%

US avg: 6.7%

Finance & insurance9.6%

US avg: 5.9%

Professional, scientific, technical8.7%

US avg: 5.1%

Public administration7.8%

US avg: 4.8%

Retail trade4.6%

US avg: 9.9%

Wholesale trade3%

US avg: 6.9%

Transportation & warehousing2.9%

US avg: 2.2%

Arts, entertainment, food2.4%

US avg: 1.9%

Education & health services0.9%

US avg: 0.9%

Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%

US avg: 1.6%

Construction0%

US avg: 1.2%

Manufacturing0%

US avg: 0.4%

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Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$1,001,989

US average: $376,019

Median gross rent

$2,196

US average: $1,442

Owner-occupied

46.9%

53.1% rent

Vacancy rate

3.5%

US average: 10.0%

Owner cost-burdened

41.1%

US average: 22.9%

Renter cost-burdened

38.5%

US average: 47.4%

Afford Score

10.2

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024

White, non-Hispanic25.8%(5,337)

Black7.3%(1,505)

Hispanic / Latino14.7%(3,038)

Asian50.9%(10,535)

Other1.3%(264)

Diversity Score80.9%(16,719)

2024

White, non-Hispanic25.8%(5,337)

Black7.3%(1,505)

Hispanic / Latino14.7%(3,038)

Asian50.9%(10,535)

Other1.3%(264)

Diversity Score80.9%(16,719)

Diversity Score

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

52.6%

US average: 35.6%

High school or higher

89.2%

US average: 89.6%

Graduate degree

21.0%

US average: 14.0%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

41.9 min

US average: 26.5

Drive alone to work

42.4%

US average: 68.9%

Carpooled to work

11.6%

US average: 8.5%

Public transit

20.2%

US average: 3.2%

Worked from home

21.1%

US average: 15.0%

Walked to work

2.1%

US average: 2.4%

Biked to work

0.5%

US average: 0.4%

No vehicle available

12.9%

US average: 8.3%

Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate

4.2%

US average: 5.2%

Labor force participation

64.8%

US average: 63.5%

Self-employed

15.0%

US average: 13.1%

Management & professional

48.8%

US average: 42.5%

Section 08

People & community

Male

49.4%

Female

50.6%

Foreign born

45.6%

US average: 14.1%

Veterans

2.5%

US average: 6.2%

With a disability

7.5%

US average: 13.3%

Uninsured

3.8%

US average: 8.4%

Broadband at home

94.0%

US average: 91.0%

English only at home

39.8%

US average: 77.7%

Spanish at home

7.1%

US average: 13.6%

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fresh Meadows-Utopia, New York, New York?

Fresh Meadows-Utopia, New York, New York has about 20,679 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fresh Meadows-Utopia, New York, New York?

The typical household in Fresh Meadows-Utopia, New York, New York earns about $97,767 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fresh Meadows-Utopia, New York, New York expensive?

In Fresh Meadows-Utopia, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $1,001,989, and the typical rent is about $2,196 a month.

How educated are people in Fresh Meadows-Utopia, New York, New York?

About 52.6% of adults age 25 and over in Fresh Meadows-Utopia, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fresh Meadows-Utopia, New York, New York?

About 8.7% of people in Fresh Meadows-Utopia, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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