NEIGHBORHOOD
Kew Gardens Hills
New York · New York · 35,598 residents · 1.23 sq mi
The short version
Kew Gardens Hills is home to 35,598 people in New York. The foreign-born share is 36%. There are 28,871 people per square mile. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Getting to work takes 41 minutes on average. The median age is 34.8, younger than the US median of 38.9. These figures are approximated by combining the 8 census tracts that make up Kew Gardens Hills; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
54% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
35,598
Population density
28,871 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.8
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.23 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$84,548
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$38,372
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.1%
Finance & insurance5.8%
Other services5.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
Wholesale trade4.1%
Public administration3.5%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Retail trade1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Education & health services0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$558,745
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,979
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.0%
46.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.70 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
31.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
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-Hispanic48.2%(17,169)
Black5.5%(1,972)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(6,688)
Asian19.9%(7,069)
Other7.6%(2,700)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.2%(17,169)
Black5.5%(1,972)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(6,688)
Asian19.9%(7,069)
Other7.6%(2,700)
Diversity Score
85
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
49.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
40.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
41.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
29.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
26.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.5%
Female
52.5%
Foreign born
35.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
46.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Kew Gardens Hills, New York, New York?
Kew Gardens Hills, New York, New York has about 35,598 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Kew Gardens Hills, New York, New York?
The typical household in Kew Gardens Hills, New York, New York earns about $84,548 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Kew Gardens Hills, New York, New York expensive?
In Kew Gardens Hills, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $558,745, and the typical rent is about $1,979 a month.
How educated are people in Kew Gardens Hills, New York, New York?
About 49.7% of adults age 25 and over in Kew Gardens Hills, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Kew Gardens Hills, New York, New York?
About 10.9% of people in Kew Gardens Hills, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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