NEIGHBORHOOD
Queensboro Hill
New York · New York · 20,405 residents · 0.947 sq mi
The short version
Queensboro Hill has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,828. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $940,698. Despite a median home value of $940,698, the poverty rate sits 36% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Queensboro Hill; 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 40.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
54% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
20,405
Population density
21,547 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,828
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$31,487
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.1%
Other services9.3%
Public administration7.8%
Finance & insurance7.3%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
Wholesale trade6.7%
Retail trade4%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Education & health services0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$940,698
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,143
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.7%
46.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
13.1
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.8%(3,022)
Black1.1%(225)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(3,593)
Asian62.9%(12,827)
Other3.6%(738)
Diversity Score68.8%(14,040)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.8%(3,022)
Black1.1%(225)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(3,593)
Asian62.9%(12,827)
Other3.6%(738)
Diversity Score68.8%(14,040)
Diversity Score
69
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
41.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
36.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
29.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.4%
Female
50.6%
Foreign born
60.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
25.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Queensboro Hill, New York, New York?
Queensboro Hill, New York, New York has about 20,405 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Queensboro Hill, New York, New York?
The typical household in Queensboro Hill, New York, New York earns about $71,828 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Queensboro Hill, New York, New York expensive?
In Queensboro Hill, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $940,698, and the typical rent is about $2,143 a month.
How educated are people in Queensboro Hill, New York, New York?
About 26.6% of adults age 25 and over in Queensboro Hill, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Queensboro Hill, New York, New York?
About 17.0% of people in Queensboro Hill, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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