NEIGHBORHOOD
West Farms
New York · New York · 18,442 residents · 0.42 sq mi
The short version
With 18,442 people, West Farms is a neighborhood in New York. The poverty rate is 43.4%, above the 12.5% national rate. 5% of homes are owner-occupied. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 13% of adults. That trails the New York median by roughly 60%. Getting to work takes 46 minutes on average. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up West Farms; 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 32.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
5% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
18,442
Population density
43,910 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.7
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.42 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$32,486
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$18,484
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
43.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.504
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.6%
Finance & insurance8.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
Wholesale trade6.1%
Other services3.2%
Retail trade2.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
Public administration0.9%
Education & health services0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$581,893
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,196
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
5.0%
95.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.52 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
17.9
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-Hispanic1.7%(317)
Black27%(4,987)
Hispanic / Latino68.6%(12,650)
Asian0.6%(108)
Other2.1%(380)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.7%(317)
Black27%(4,987)
Hispanic / Latino68.6%(12,650)
Asian0.6%(108)
Other2.1%(380)
Diversity Score
57
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
46.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
19.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
59.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
75.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
17.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.4%
Female
53.6%
Foreign born
29.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
42.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
54.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in West Farms, New York, New York?
West Farms, New York, New York has about 18,442 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in West Farms, New York, New York?
The typical household in West Farms, New York, New York earns about $32,486 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is West Farms, New York, New York expensive?
In West Farms, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $581,893, and the typical rent is about $1,196 a month.
How educated are people in West Farms, New York, New York?
About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in West Farms, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in West Farms, New York, New York?
About 43.4% of people in West Farms, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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