NEIGHBORHOOD
Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill
New York · New York · 56,073 residents · 0.72 sq mi
The short version
Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill is home to 56,073 people in New York. That is roughly 162% ahead of the New York median. This is an unusually credentialed place: 86% of adults have a four-year degree. The typical home is worth $1,868,912. The median household earns $211,144, about 157% above the national median. The median age is 49.9, about 11 years above the US median. These figures are approximated by combining the 14 census tracts that make up Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill; 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 49.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
86% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
58% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
56,073
Population density
77,771 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
49.9
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.72 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$211,144
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$185,543
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.554
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services23.4%
Public administration18.8%
Information6.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
Retail trade2.1%
Wholesale trade1.3%
Finance & insurance1.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Education & health services0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Manufacturing0%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,868,912
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,070
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.1%
41.9% rent
Vacancy rate
25.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.04 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.9
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-Hispanic79.1%(44,349)
Black1%(556)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(4,439)
Asian7.8%(4,346)
Other4.2%(2,383)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(44,349)
Black1%(556)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(4,439)
Asian7.8%(4,346)
Other4.2%(2,383)
Diversity Score
45
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
85.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
51.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
6.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
32.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
18.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
61.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
78.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.4%
Female
54.6%
Foreign born
21.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, New York, New York?
Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, New York, New York has about 56,073 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, New York, New York?
The typical household in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, New York, New York earns about $211,144 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, New York, New York expensive?
In Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $1,868,912, and the typical rent is about $3,070 a month.
How educated are people in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, New York, New York?
About 85.5% of adults age 25 and over in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, New York, New York?
About 5.0% of people in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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