NEIGHBORHOOD
Highbridge
New York · New York · 30,812 residents · 0.47 sq mi
The short version
Highbridge is a neighborhood of 30,812 people in New York. Owners hold 5% of the housing stock. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 29.1% of people here live below the federal poverty line. 32% of people here were born outside the United States. The average commute runs 44 minutes. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Highbridge; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
5% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
30,812
Population density
66,120 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.47 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$45,226
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$24,464
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.6%
Professional, scientific, technical12%
Wholesale trade6.1%
Information4.5%
Other services4.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
Retail trade2.7%
Public administration1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$440,540
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,402
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
5.4%
94.6% rent
Vacancy rate
1.3%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.45 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
6.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.7
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-Hispanic4%(1,222)
Black32.3%(9,937)
Hispanic / Latino61.5%(18,959)
Asian0.1%(42)
Other2.1%(652)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4%(1,222)
Black32.3%(9,937)
Hispanic / Latino61.5%(18,959)
Asian0.1%(42)
Other2.1%(652)
Diversity Score
64
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
44.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
13.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
63.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
73.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.8%
Female
53.2%
Foreign born
32.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
43.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
49.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Highbridge, New York, New York?
Highbridge, New York, New York has about 30,812 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Highbridge, New York, New York?
The typical household in Highbridge, New York, New York earns about $45,226 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Highbridge, New York, New York expensive?
In Highbridge, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $440,540, and the typical rent is about $1,402 a month.
How educated are people in Highbridge, New York, New York?
About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Highbridge, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Highbridge, New York, New York?
About 29.1% of people in Highbridge, 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