NEIGHBORHOOD
Richmond Hill
New York · New York · 32,785 residents · 1.084 sq mi
The short version
Richmond Hill has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,437. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $828,381. These figures are approximated by combining the 13 census tracts that make up Richmond Hill; 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 40.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
49% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
32,785
Population density
30,244 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$89,437
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$37,195
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.3%
Professional, scientific, technical12.1%
Information11.6%
Wholesale trade8.9%
Other services6%
Public administration3.8%
Retail trade2.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Education & health services0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Construction0.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$828,381
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,832
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.6%
51.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.3
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.2%(4,654)
Black7.4%(2,413)
Hispanic / Latino41.4%(13,578)
Asian25.5%(8,365)
Other11.5%(3,775)
Diversity Score90.6%(29,693)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.2%(4,654)
Black7.4%(2,413)
Hispanic / Latino41.4%(13,578)
Asian25.5%(8,365)
Other11.5%(3,775)
Diversity Score90.6%(29,693)
Diversity Score
91
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
45.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
33.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
45.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
34.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Foreign born
49.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
40.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
34.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Richmond Hill, New York, New York?
Richmond Hill, New York, New York has about 32,785 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Richmond Hill, New York, New York?
The typical household in Richmond Hill, New York, New York earns about $89,437 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Richmond Hill, New York, New York expensive?
In Richmond Hill, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $828,381, and the typical rent is about $1,832 a month.
How educated are people in Richmond Hill, New York, New York?
About 30.3% of adults age 25 and over in Richmond Hill, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Richmond Hill, New York, New York?
About 10.2% of people in Richmond Hill, 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