NEIGHBORHOOD
University Heights (South)-Morris Heights
New York · New York · 53,624 residents · 0.70 sq mi
The short version
With 53,624 people, University Heights (South)-Morris Heights is a neighborhood in New York. Owners hold 7% of the housing stock. 38.6% of people here live below the federal poverty line. 41% of people here were born outside the United States. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Households here earn about 57% less than in New York as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 13 census tracts that make up University Heights (South)-Morris Heights; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
7% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
53,624
Population density
76,606 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.70 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$34,878
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$19,522
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.534
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.3%
Finance & insurance7.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
Other services6.5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
Public administration2.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
Retail trade1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Education & health services0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$528,870
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,361
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
7.5%
92.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.0%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.73 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
29.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
15.2
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-Hispanic1.7%(891)
Black28.8%(15,453)
Hispanic / Latino65.7%(35,252)
Asian0.9%(484)
Other2.9%(1,544)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.7%(891)
Black28.8%(15,453)
Hispanic / Latino65.7%(35,252)
Asian0.9%(484)
Other2.9%(1,544)
Diversity Score
60
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
42.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
19.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
59.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
72.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.5%
Female
52.5%
Foreign born
40.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
34.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
56.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in University Heights (South)-Morris Heights, New York, New York?
University Heights (South)-Morris Heights, New York, New York has about 53,624 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in University Heights (South)-Morris Heights, New York, New York?
The typical household in University Heights (South)-Morris Heights, New York, New York earns about $34,878 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is University Heights (South)-Morris Heights, New York, New York expensive?
In University Heights (South)-Morris Heights, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $528,870, and the typical rent is about $1,361 a month.
How educated are people in University Heights (South)-Morris Heights, New York, New York?
About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in University Heights (South)-Morris Heights, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in University Heights (South)-Morris Heights, New York, New York?
About 38.6% of people in University Heights (South)-Morris Heights, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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