NEIGHBORHOOD
Rego Park
New York · New York · 29,744 residents · 0.72 sq mi
The short version
Rego Park has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,622. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $610,513. These figures are approximated by combining the 8 census tracts that make up Rego Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
47% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
29,744
Population density
41,311 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
43.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$85,622
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$47,858
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.4%
Information9.4%
Public administration9.2%
Finance & insurance7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
Wholesale trade4.5%
Retail trade4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Education & health services0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$610,513
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,028
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.5%
53.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.1
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic35%(10,417)
Black2.6%(784)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(6,086)
Asian33.3%(9,898)
Other8.6%(2,559)
Diversity Score89.6%(26,645)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35%(10,417)
Black2.6%(784)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(6,086)
Asian33.3%(9,898)
Other8.6%(2,559)
Diversity Score89.6%(26,645)
Diversity Score
90
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
49.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
45.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
22.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
45.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
47.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.5%
Female
53.5%
Foreign born
53.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
26.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Rego Park, New York, New York?
Rego Park, New York, New York has about 29,744 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Rego Park, New York, New York?
The typical household in Rego Park, New York, New York earns about $85,622 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Rego Park, New York, New York expensive?
In Rego Park, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $610,513, and the typical rent is about $2,028 a month.
How educated are people in Rego Park, New York, New York?
About 49.6% of adults age 25 and over in Rego Park, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Rego Park, New York, New York?
About 11.4% of people in Rego Park, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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