NEIGHBORHOOD

Jamaica Hills-Briarwood

New York · New York · 37,121 residents · 0.994 sq mi

The short version

Jamaica Hills-Briarwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,364. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $628,912. These figures are approximated by combining the 10 census tracts that make up Jamaica Hills-Briarwood; 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 41.9

US median: 38.9

More educated

45% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 36%

Renter-heavy

43% owner-occupied

US average: 65%

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

37,121

Population density

37,345 / sq mi

US average: 281

Median age

41.9

US average: 38.9

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$92,364

US average: $82,259

Per capita income

$41,326

US average: $44,673

Households earning $100K+

58.8%

US average: 53.3%

Poverty rate

14.0%

US average: 12.5%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.417

US average: 0.476

Workforce by industry, 2024

Information9.7%

US avg: 10.8%

Finance & insurance8.2%

US avg: 5.9%

Professional, scientific, technical7.7%

US avg: 5.1%

Other services6.1%

US avg: 6.7%

Wholesale trade5.7%

US avg: 6.9%

Public administration4.4%

US avg: 4.8%

Retail trade3.6%

US avg: 9.9%

Transportation & warehousing1.3%

US avg: 2.2%

Arts, entertainment, food0.9%

US avg: 1.9%

Education & health services0.5%

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

$628,912

US average: $376,019

Median gross rent

$1,896

US average: $1,442

Owner-occupied

42.9%

57.1% rent

Vacancy rate

4.4%

US average: 10.0%

Owner cost-burdened

36.4%

US average: 22.9%

Renter cost-burdened

42.3%

US average: 47.4%

Afford Score

6.8

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024

White, non-Hispanic17.9%(6,647)

Black15.2%(5,624)

Hispanic / Latino20.5%(7,600)

Asian37.4%(13,872)

Other9.1%(3,378)

Diversity Score94.4%(35,039)

2024

White, non-Hispanic17.9%(6,647)

Black15.2%(5,624)

Hispanic / Latino20.5%(7,600)

Asian37.4%(13,872)

Other9.1%(3,378)

Diversity Score94.4%(35,039)

Diversity Score

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

44.8%

US average: 35.6%

High school or higher

84.8%

US average: 89.6%

Graduate degree

17.4%

US average: 14.0%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

43.9 min

US average: 26.5

Drive alone to work

31.4%

US average: 68.9%

Carpooled to work

4.1%

US average: 8.5%

Public transit

43.5%

US average: 3.2%

Worked from home

15.0%

US average: 15.0%

Walked to work

4.1%

US average: 2.4%

Biked to work

0.4%

US average: 0.4%

No vehicle available

37.2%

US average: 8.3%

Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate

11.3%

US average: 5.2%

Labor force participation

61.4%

US average: 63.5%

Self-employed

17.0%

US average: 13.1%

Management & professional

46.6%

US average: 42.5%

Section 08

People & community

Male

48.6%

Female

51.4%

Foreign born

56.5%

US average: 14.1%

Veterans

1.0%

US average: 6.2%

With a disability

11.6%

US average: 13.3%

Uninsured

7.2%

US average: 8.4%

Broadband at home

92.7%

US average: 91.0%

English only at home

35.8%

US average: 77.7%

Spanish at home

18.0%

US average: 13.6%

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamaica Hills-Briarwood, New York, New York?

Jamaica Hills-Briarwood, New York, New York has about 37,121 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jamaica Hills-Briarwood, New York, New York?

The typical household in Jamaica Hills-Briarwood, New York, New York earns about $92,364 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jamaica Hills-Briarwood, New York, New York expensive?

In Jamaica Hills-Briarwood, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $628,912, and the typical rent is about $1,896 a month.

How educated are people in Jamaica Hills-Briarwood, New York, New York?

About 44.8% of adults age 25 and over in Jamaica Hills-Briarwood, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jamaica Hills-Briarwood, New York, New York?

About 14.0% of people in Jamaica Hills-Briarwood, 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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