NEIGHBORHOOD
Park Slope
New York · New York · 59,281 residents · 0.926 sq mi
The short version
Park Slope is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $196,202. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 84% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,658,184. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 144% more than the New York median. These figures are approximated by combining the 16 census tracts that make up Park Slope; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
84% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
44% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
59,281
Population density
64,018 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$196,202
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$120,539
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
81.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.8%
Arts, entertainment, food10.7%
Public administration9.6%
Information4.9%
Wholesale trade2.5%
Retail trade2.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Finance & insurance1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
Education & health services0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,658,184
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,066
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.6%
56.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.5
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(40,090)
Black5.2%(3,108)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(6,935)
Asian8.7%(5,143)
Other6.8%(4,005)
Diversity Score64.3%(38,098)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(40,090)
Black5.2%(3,108)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(6,935)
Asian8.7%(5,143)
Other6.8%(4,005)
Diversity Score64.3%(38,098)
Diversity Score
64
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
83.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
44.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
38.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
5.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
41.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
40.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
54.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
79.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.8%
Female
51.2%
Foreign born
16.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Park Slope, New York, New York?
Park Slope, New York, New York has about 59,281 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Park Slope, New York, New York?
The typical household in Park Slope, New York, New York earns about $196,202 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Park Slope, New York, New York expensive?
In Park Slope, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $1,658,184, and the typical rent is about $3,066 a month.
How educated are people in Park Slope, New York, New York?
About 83.9% of adults age 25 and over in Park Slope, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Park Slope, New York, New York?
About 4.9% of people in Park Slope, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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