NEIGHBORHOOD
Oakwood-Richmondtown
New York · New York · 21,154 residents · 2.03 sq mi
The short version
Oakwood-Richmondtown is a neighborhood of 21,154 people in New York. The average commute runs 49 minutes. Median home value sits at $703,379. At a median age of 45.7, this is an older place than the country as a whole. There are 10,441 people per square mile. Households here earn about 39% more than in New York as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Oakwood-Richmondtown; 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 45.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
21,154
Population density
10,441 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
45.7
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.03 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$111,496
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$47,691
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.7%
Information8.2%
Finance & insurance8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
Public administration7.7%
Wholesale trade6.1%
Retail trade5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
Education & health services0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$703,379
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,851
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.2%
32.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.67 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
29.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
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-Hispanic72.1%(15,259)
Black0.9%(191)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(2,689)
Asian9.7%(2,062)
Other4.5%(953)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(15,259)
Black0.9%(191)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(2,689)
Asian9.7%(2,062)
Other4.5%(953)
Diversity Score
56
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
48.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
28.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Foreign born
19.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Oakwood-Richmondtown, New York, New York?
Oakwood-Richmondtown, New York, New York has about 21,154 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Oakwood-Richmondtown, New York, New York?
The typical household in Oakwood-Richmondtown, New York, New York earns about $111,496 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Oakwood-Richmondtown, New York, New York expensive?
In Oakwood-Richmondtown, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $703,379, and the typical rent is about $1,851 a month.
How educated are people in Oakwood-Richmondtown, New York, New York?
About 34.8% of adults age 25 and over in Oakwood-Richmondtown, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Oakwood-Richmondtown, New York, New York?
About 9.1% of people in Oakwood-Richmondtown, 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