NEIGHBORHOOD
Tottenville-Charleston
New York · New York · 17,425 residents · 4.58 sq mi
The short version
Tottenville-Charleston is a neighborhood of 17,425 people in New York. That is roughly 85% ahead of the New York median. The typical home is worth $865,878. The median household earns $148,953, about 81% above the national median. Owners hold 82% of the housing stock. The average commute runs 40 minutes. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Tottenville-Charleston; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
17,425
Population density
3,807 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
US average: 38.9
Land area
4.58 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$148,953
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$54,426
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.8%
Wholesale trade8.4%
Other services7.6%
Finance & insurance6.3%
Public administration6.1%
Retail trade4.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
Education & health services2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$865,878
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,764
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.2%
17.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.89 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
34.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(14,711)
Black0.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(1,954)
Asian2.5%(443)
Other1.8%(307)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(14,711)
Black0.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(1,954)
Asian2.5%(443)
Other1.8%(307)
Diversity Score
34
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
39.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.8%
Female
50.2%
Foreign born
13.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Tottenville-Charleston, New York, New York?
Tottenville-Charleston, New York, New York has about 17,425 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Tottenville-Charleston, New York, New York?
The typical household in Tottenville-Charleston, New York, New York earns about $148,953 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Tottenville-Charleston, New York, New York expensive?
In Tottenville-Charleston, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $865,878, and the typical rent is about $1,764 a month.
How educated are people in Tottenville-Charleston, New York, New York?
About 39.3% of adults age 25 and over in Tottenville-Charleston, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Tottenville-Charleston, New York, New York?
About 7.7% of people in Tottenville-Charleston, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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