NEIGHBORHOOD
Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt
New York · New York · 33,261 residents · 0.39 sq mi
The short version
Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt is a neighborhood of 33,261 people in New York. Owners hold 17% of the housing stock. 40% of people here were born outside the United States. The average commute runs 48 minutes. There are 84,419 people per square mile. About 25% of adults have finished a four-year degree. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
17% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
33,261
Population density
84,419 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.39 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$63,168
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$31,362
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.5%
Other services6.8%
Finance & insurance6.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
Public administration4.4%
Wholesale trade3.9%
Retail trade2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$410,507
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,618
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
16.8%
83.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.46 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
30.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
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-Hispanic11.4%(3,792)
Black16.9%(5,628)
Hispanic / Latino67.8%(22,550)
Asian2.4%(787)
Other1.5%(504)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.4%(3,792)
Black16.9%(5,628)
Hispanic / Latino67.8%(22,550)
Asian2.4%(787)
Other1.5%(504)
Diversity Score
62
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
48.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
15.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
62.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
64.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.4%
Female
52.6%
Foreign born
40.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
33.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
57.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village, New York, New York?
Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village, New York, New York has about 33,261 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village, New York, New York?
The typical household in Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village, New York, New York earns about $63,168 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village, New York, New York expensive?
In Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $410,507, and the typical rent is about $1,618 a month.
How educated are people in Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village, New York, New York?
About 25.1% of adults age 25 and over in Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village, New York, New York?
About 21.4% of people in Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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