NEIGHBORHOOD
Laurelton
New York · New York · 27,708 residents · 1.423 sq mi
The short version
Laurelton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $114,718. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $664,293. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 43% more than the New York median. These figures are approximated by combining the 11 census tracts that make up Laurelton; 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 42.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
27,708
Population density
19,472 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$114,718
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$43,618
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.7%
Professional, scientific, technical12%
Information6.5%
Other services6%
Public administration4.6%
Wholesale trade4.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
Retail trade1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$664,293
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,844
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.3%
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.1%(301)
Black85.6%(23,707)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(2,031)
Asian1.2%(336)
Other4.8%(1,333)
Diversity Score32.5%(9,005)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.1%(301)
Black85.6%(23,707)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(2,031)
Asian1.2%(336)
Other4.8%(1,333)
Diversity Score32.5%(9,005)
Diversity Score
32
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
48.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
48.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
29.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.9%
Female
54.1%
Foreign born
40.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Laurelton, New York, New York?
Laurelton, New York, New York has about 27,708 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Laurelton, New York, New York?
The typical household in Laurelton, New York, New York earns about $114,718 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Laurelton, New York, New York expensive?
In Laurelton, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $664,293, and the typical rent is about $1,844 a month.
How educated are people in Laurelton, New York, New York?
About 32.7% of adults age 25 and over in Laurelton, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Laurelton, New York, New York?
About 5.6% of people in Laurelton, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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