NEIGHBORHOOD
West
New York · New York · 31,913 residents · 0.517 sq mi
The short version
West is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $184,753. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 85% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,382,854. Households here earn about 130% more than the New York median. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up West; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
85% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
31% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
31,913
Population density
61,727 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$184,753
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$173,226
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.536
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services29.2%
Public administration24.6%
Arts, entertainment, food6.9%
Information6.4%
Finance & insurance2.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Retail trade1.8%
Wholesale trade0.8%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,382,854
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,172
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.0%
69.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.5
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(24,098)
Black2.4%(775)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(3,675)
Asian6.5%(2,077)
Other4%(1,288)
Diversity Score51.3%(16,359)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(24,098)
Black2.4%(775)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(3,675)
Asian6.5%(2,077)
Other4%(1,288)
Diversity Score51.3%(16,359)
Diversity Score
51
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
84.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
35.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
2.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
38.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
18.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
80.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.1%
Female
50.9%
Foreign born
18.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in West Village, New York, New York?
West Village, New York, New York has about 31,913 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in West Village, New York, New York?
The typical household in West Village, New York, New York earns about $184,753 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is West Village, New York, New York expensive?
In West Village, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $1,382,854, and the typical rent is about $3,172 a month.
How educated are people in West Village, New York, New York?
About 84.7% of adults age 25 and over in West Village, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in West Village, New York, New York?
About 6.3% of people in West Village, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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New YorkDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024