NEIGHBORHOOD
Prospect Heights
New York · New York · 23,969 residents · 0.369 sq mi
The short version
Prospect Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $173,196. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,288,552. Households here earn about 115% more than the New York median. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Prospect Heights; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
36% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
23,969
Population density
64,957 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$173,196
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$109,812
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food12.1%
Other services10.5%
Public administration8.3%
Information8.1%
Retail trade2.7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Wholesale trade0.5%
Education & health services0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,288,552
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,681
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.0%
64.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.4
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(13,736)
Black12.5%(2,993)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(3,099)
Asian8.7%(2,082)
Other8.6%(2,059)
Diversity Score78%(18,706)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(13,736)
Black12.5%(2,993)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(3,099)
Asian8.7%(2,082)
Other8.6%(2,059)
Diversity Score78%(18,706)
Diversity Score
78
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
81.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
41.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
4.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
46.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
37.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
61.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
79.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.8%
Female
54.2%
Foreign born
18.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Prospect Heights, New York, New York?
Prospect Heights, New York, New York has about 23,969 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Prospect Heights, New York, New York?
The typical household in Prospect Heights, New York, New York earns about $173,196 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Prospect Heights, New York, New York expensive?
In Prospect Heights, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $1,288,552, and the typical rent is about $2,681 a month.
How educated are people in Prospect Heights, New York, New York?
About 81.6% of adults age 25 and over in Prospect Heights, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Prospect Heights, New York, New York?
About 6.8% of people in Prospect Heights, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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