NEIGHBORHOOD

Jackson Heights

New York · New York · 93,975 residents · 1.41 sq mi

The short version

Jackson Heights is home to 93,975 people in New York. The foreign-born share is 58%. 39% of homes are owner-occupied. There are 66,555 people per square mile. Getting to work takes 40 minutes on average. Median home value sits at $581,682. These figures are approximated by combining the 20 census tracts that make up Jackson Heights; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $82,259

Older

median age 42.5

US median: 38.9

Average education

33% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 36%

Renter-heavy

39% owner-occupied

US average: 65%

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

93,975

Population density

66,555 / sq mi

US average: 281

Median age

42.5

US average: 38.9

Land area

1.41 sq mi

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$79,671

US average: $82,259

Per capita income

$40,458

US average: $44,673

Households earning $100K+

52.0%

US average: 53.3%

Poverty rate

13.2%

US average: 12.5%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.446

US average: 0.476

Workforce by industry, 2024

Wholesale trade9.1%

US avg: 6.9%

Information8.2%

US avg: 10.8%

Finance & insurance7.7%

US avg: 5.9%

Professional, scientific, technical7.5%

US avg: 5.1%

Other services5.8%

US avg: 6.7%

Public administration2.9%

US avg: 4.8%

Retail trade2.6%

US avg: 9.9%

Arts, entertainment, food2.4%

US avg: 1.9%

Transportation & warehousing1.4%

US avg: 2.2%

Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%

US avg: 1.6%

Construction0.3%

US avg: 1.2%

Education & health services0.2%

US avg: 0.9%

Manufacturing0%

US avg: 0.4%

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Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$581,682

US average: $376,019

Median gross rent

$1,869

US average: $1,442

Owner-occupied

39.2%

60.8% rent

Vacancy rate

7.6%

US average: 10.0%

Persons per household

2.70 people

US average: 2.54

Owner cost-burdened

35.2%

US average: 22.9%

Renter cost-burdened

52.7%

US average: 47.4%

Afford Score

7.3

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-Hispanic16.6%(15,607)

Black1.8%(1,708)

Hispanic / Latino52.8%(49,572)

Asian24%(22,523)

Other4.9%(4,565)

2024

White, non-Hispanic16.6%(15,607)

Black1.8%(1,708)

Hispanic / Latino52.8%(49,572)

Asian24%(22,523)

Other4.9%(4,565)

Diversity Score

Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

33.1%

US average: 35.6%

High school or higher

80.1%

US average: 89.6%

Graduate degree

13.7%

US average: 14.0%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

39.6 min

US average: 26.5

Drive alone to work

21.1%

US average: 68.9%

Carpooled to work

5.2%

US average: 8.5%

Public transit

48.1%

US average: 3.2%

Worked from home

13.2%

US average: 15.0%

Walked to work

7.2%

US average: 2.4%

Biked to work

1.9%

US average: 0.4%

No vehicle available

47.7%

US average: 8.3%

Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate

8.9%

US average: 5.2%

Labor force participation

65.4%

US average: 63.5%

Self-employed

11.9%

US average: 13.1%

Management & professional

35.5%

US average: 42.5%

Section 08

People & community

Male

51.3%

Female

48.7%

Foreign born

57.9%

US average: 14.1%

Veterans

1.1%

US average: 6.2%

With a disability

10.7%

US average: 13.3%

Uninsured

10.7%

US average: 8.4%

Broadband at home

92.0%

US average: 91.0%

English only at home

24.7%

US average: 77.7%

Spanish at home

48.5%

US average: 13.6%

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson Heights, New York, New York?

Jackson Heights, New York, New York has about 93,975 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jackson Heights, New York, New York?

The typical household in Jackson Heights, New York, New York earns about $79,671 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson Heights, New York, New York expensive?

In Jackson Heights, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $581,682, and the typical rent is about $1,869 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson Heights, New York, New York?

About 33.1% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson Heights, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jackson Heights, New York, New York?

About 13.2% of people in Jackson Heights, 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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