NEIGHBORHOOD
Hell's Kitchen
New York · New York · 39,470 residents · 0.42 sq mi
The short version
With 39,470 people, Hell's Kitchen is a neighborhood in New York. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Median home value sits at $918,134. 16% of homes are owner-occupied. There are 94,426 people per square mile. The foreign-born share is 29%. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up Hell's Kitchen; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
16% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
39,470
Population density
94,426 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.2
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.42 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$110,190
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$93,087
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.492
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.1%
Public administration14.4%
Information6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
Retail trade4.7%
Finance & insurance3%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
Wholesale trade1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$918,134
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,522
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
16.5%
83.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.65 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
36.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.3
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-Hispanic55.5%(21,895)
Black5.3%(2,111)
Hispanic / Latino19.5%(7,689)
Asian12.6%(4,970)
Other7.1%(2,805)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.5%(21,895)
Black5.3%(2,111)
Hispanic / Latino19.5%(7,689)
Asian12.6%(4,970)
Other7.1%(2,805)
Diversity Score
79
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
74.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
2.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
34.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
30.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
88.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
73.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.3%
Female
43.7%
Foreign born
29.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York?
Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York has about 39,470 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York?
The typical household in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York earns about $110,190 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York expensive?
In Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $918,134, and the typical rent is about $2,522 a month.
How educated are people in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York?
About 74.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York?
About 11.4% of people in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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