NEIGHBORHOOD
Midwood
New York · New York · 49,291 residents · 1.155 sq mi
The short version
Midwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,234. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $914,969. Despite a median home value of $914,969, the poverty rate sits 34% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 16 census tracts that make up Midwood; 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 39.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
31% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
49,291
Population density
42,676 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$74,234
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$39,911
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.496
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.2%
Finance & insurance8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
Other services6.9%
Public administration4.6%
Wholesale trade4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
Retail trade2.3%
Education & health services0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$914,969
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,777
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.5%
68.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.3
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(30,535)
Black8.5%(4,176)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(4,044)
Asian14.2%(6,989)
Other7.2%(3,547)
Diversity Score72.1%(35,554)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(30,535)
Black8.5%(4,176)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(4,044)
Asian14.2%(6,989)
Other7.2%(3,547)
Diversity Score72.1%(35,554)
Diversity Score
72
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
49.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
41.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
23.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
37.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
44.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Foreign born
40.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
48.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Midwood, New York, New York?
Midwood, New York, New York has about 49,291 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Midwood, New York, New York?
The typical household in Midwood, New York, New York earns about $74,234 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Midwood, New York, New York expensive?
In Midwood, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $914,969, and the typical rent is about $1,777 a month.
How educated are people in Midwood, New York, New York?
About 49.0% of adults age 25 and over in Midwood, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Midwood, New York, New York?
About 16.6% of people in Midwood, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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New YorkDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024