NEIGHBORHOOD
Washington Heights (South)
New York · New York · 76,079 residents · 0.757 sq mi
The short version
Washington Heights (South) has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,685. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $793,261. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $793,261, the poverty rate sits 94% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 11 census tracts that make up Washington Heights (South); the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
7% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
76,079
Population density
100,501 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$60,685
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$39,418
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.5%
Other services6%
Finance & insurance5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
Wholesale trade3.9%
Public administration3.8%
Retail trade2.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$793,261
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,580
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
6.8%
93.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
13.1
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.7%(11,218)
Black9.4%(7,122)
Hispanic / Latino67.5%(51,334)
Asian4.9%(3,691)
Other3.6%(2,714)
Diversity Score63.8%(48,556)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.7%(11,218)
Black9.4%(7,122)
Hispanic / Latino67.5%(51,334)
Asian4.9%(3,691)
Other3.6%(2,714)
Diversity Score63.8%(48,556)
Diversity Score
64
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
38.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
6.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
55.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
85.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.2%
Female
50.8%
Foreign born
46.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
33.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
59.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Washington Heights (South), New York, New York?
Washington Heights (South), New York, New York has about 76,079 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Washington Heights (South), New York, New York?
The typical household in Washington Heights (South), New York, New York earns about $60,685 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Washington Heights (South), New York, New York expensive?
In Washington Heights (South), New York, New York, the median home is worth about $793,261, and the typical rent is about $1,580 a month.
How educated are people in Washington Heights (South), New York, New York?
About 36.3% of adults age 25 and over in Washington Heights (South), New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Washington Heights (South), New York, New York?
About 24.2% of people in Washington Heights (South), New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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