NEIGHBORHOOD
Kew Gardens
New York · New York · 24,548 residents · 0.73 sq mi
The short version
With 24,548 people, Kew Gardens is a neighborhood in New York. The foreign-born share is 38%. 45% of homes are owner-occupied. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. There are 33,674 people per square mile. Getting to work takes 41 minutes on average. These figures are approximated by combining the 9 census tracts that make up Kew Gardens; 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 40.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
45% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
24,548
Population density
33,674 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.73 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$89,800
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$55,510
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.3%
Finance & insurance8.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
Public administration5.7%
Information5.4%
Wholesale trade4.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
Retail trade2.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Education & health services0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$495,814
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,994
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.0%
55.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.37 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
28.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
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-Hispanic41.9%(10,296)
Black5.4%(1,316)
Hispanic / Latino26.5%(6,498)
Asian19.1%(4,685)
Other7.1%(1,753)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.9%(10,296)
Black5.4%(1,316)
Hispanic / Latino26.5%(6,498)
Asian19.1%(4,685)
Other7.1%(1,753)
Diversity Score
89
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
52.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
41.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
26.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
42.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
42.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.0%
Female
51.0%
Foreign born
38.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
44.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Kew Gardens, New York, New York?
Kew Gardens, New York, New York has about 24,548 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Kew Gardens, New York, New York?
The typical household in Kew Gardens, New York, New York earns about $89,800 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Kew Gardens, New York, New York expensive?
In Kew Gardens, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $495,814, and the typical rent is about $1,994 a month.
How educated are people in Kew Gardens, New York, New York?
About 52.7% of adults age 25 and over in Kew Gardens, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Kew Gardens, New York, New York?
About 9.4% of people in Kew Gardens, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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