NEIGHBORHOOD
Maspeth
New York · New York · 40,680 residents · 2.09 sq mi
The short version
Maspeth is a neighborhood of 40,680 people in New York. 41% of people here were born outside the United States. The typical home is worth $833,134. Density works out to 19,446 people per square mile. The average commute runs 42 minutes. The median age is 44.0, about 5 years above the US median. These figures are approximated by combining the 20 census tracts that make up Maspeth; 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 44.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
56% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
40,680
Population density
19,446 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.09 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$87,228
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$40,114
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.1%
Information8%
Other services7.8%
Finance & insurance6.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
Public administration4.9%
Retail trade4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Education & health services0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$833,134
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,036
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.7%
44.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.78 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
39.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.6
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-Hispanic47.9%(19,473)
Black0.7%(292)
Hispanic / Latino32.3%(13,135)
Asian16.1%(6,568)
Other3%(1,212)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.9%(19,473)
Black0.7%(292)
Hispanic / Latino32.3%(13,135)
Asian16.1%(6,568)
Other3%(1,212)
Diversity Score
80
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
42.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
37.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
36.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
24.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.2%
Female
50.8%
Foreign born
41.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
39.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Maspeth, New York, New York?
Maspeth, New York, New York has about 40,680 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Maspeth, New York, New York?
The typical household in Maspeth, New York, New York earns about $87,228 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Maspeth, New York, New York expensive?
In Maspeth, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $833,134, and the typical rent is about $2,036 a month.
How educated are people in Maspeth, New York, New York?
About 29.1% of adults age 25 and over in Maspeth, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Maspeth, New York, New York?
About 12.8% of people in Maspeth, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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