Lower East Side, Manhattan Demographics, Housing & Census Data

Lower East Side, Manhattan Census and ACS demographic tables: population, race, age, income, poverty, rent, housing types, single-family homes, commute, education, internet access, health insurance, and disability.

Lower East Side, Manhattan

Lower East Side
Manhattan, New York City
Population
47,185
Overlapping council districts Overlap means that a council district contains part of this neighborhood.
1, 2
Population Density
79,892 /sq mi
Average Geographic Mismatch Error : 0.00 p.p. Geographic mismatch error comes from Census geographic boundaries not perfectly aligning with neighborhood boundaries. We can test how much mismatch error skews neighborhood statistics for a subset of variables. For this neighborhood , the average error is 0.00 percentage points. More detail is available on the neighborhood geography page , and the methodology page explains geographic mismatch error in more detail.
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Lower East Side at a Glance

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Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

Category Lower East Side
Hispanic 28.3% ±2.3 pp13,347 ±1,081
White 34.1% ±2.7 pp16,093 ±1,254
Black 10.8% ±2.2 pp5,091 ±1,050
Asian 21.8% ±2.5 pp10,298 ±1,161
Other or Multi-racial 5.0% ±1.3 pp2,356 ±597
Note: Race categories (White, Black, Asian, Other) refer to non-Hispanic individuals of that race. Hispanic or Latino is counted separately and may be of any race. NYC’s citywide Hispanic margin of error is not shown because ACS treats the Hispanic-origin total as a controlled estimate for this geography, meaning it is fixed to an official Census population total rather than estimated only from the ACS sample. Non-Hispanic race categories still have published MOEs.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Hispanic 28.3%±2.3 pp13,347±1,081 28.5%2,420,122 ▼ -0.2% 71/197
White 34.1%±2.7 pp16,093±1,254 31.0%±0.0 pp2,627,063±3,874 ▲ +3.1% 83/197
Black 10.8%±2.2 pp5,091±1,050 20.4%±0.1 pp1,730,658±6,239 ▼ -9.6% 98/197
Asian 21.8%±2.5 pp10,298±1,161 14.6%±0.1 pp1,240,270±4,947 ▲ +7.2% 51/197
Other or Multi-racial 5.0%±1.3 pp2,356±597 5.5%±0.1 pp465,731±10,192 ▼ -0.5% 90/197
Note: Race categories (White, Black, Asian, Other) refer to non-Hispanic individuals of that race. Hispanic or Latino is counted separately and may be of any race. NYC’s citywide Hispanic margin of error is not shown because ACS treats the Hispanic-origin total as a controlled estimate for this geography, meaning it is fixed to an official Census population total rather than estimated only from the ACS sample. Non-Hispanic race categories still have published MOEs.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Age Distribution

Category Lower East Side
Under 5 3.3% ±0.9 pp1,567 ±416
5-17 10.2% ±1.6 pp4,830 ±761
18-24 11.6% ±1.8 pp5,475 ±844
25-44 29.0% ±1.9 pp13,672 ±906
45-64 23.6% ±1.9 pp11,131 ±888
65-74 11.9% ±1.5 pp5,622 ±702
75-84 6.9% ±1.0 pp3,245 ±475
85+ 3.5% ±1.2 pp1,643 ±547
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Under 5 3.3%±0.9 pp1,567±416 5.7%±0.1 pp482,148±7,500 ▼ -2.4% 180/197
5-17 10.2%±1.6 pp4,830±761 14.5%±0.1 pp1,230,462±10,047 ▼ -4.3% 167/197
18-24 11.6%±1.8 pp5,475±844 8.1%±0.1 pp686,487±7,716 ▲ +3.5% 13/197
25-44 29.0%±1.9 pp13,672±906 30.7%±0.1 pp2,605,117±12,057 ▼ -1.7% 92/197
45-64 23.6%±1.9 pp11,131±888 24.5%±0.1 pp2,075,334±10,810 ▼ -0.9% 134/197
65-74 11.9%±1.5 pp5,622±702 9.5%±0.1 pp802,199±7,812 ▲ +2.5% 37/197
75-84 6.9%±1.0 pp3,245±475 5.0%±0.1 pp425,999±5,805 ▲ +1.9% 32/197
85+ 3.5%±1.2 pp1,643±547 2.1%±0.0 pp176,098±4,092 ▲ +1.4% 20/197
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment

Category Lower East Side
No High School Diploma 22.1% ±2.9 pp7,787 ±1,020
High School Diploma or GED 16.3% ±2.0 pp5,747 ±704
Some College or Associate's Degree 15.6% ±1.8 pp5,512 ±628
Bachelor's Degree 29.7% ±2.6 pp10,483 ±917
Graduate Degree 16.4% ±1.8 pp5,784 ±642
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
No High School Diploma 22.1%±2.9 pp7,787±1,020 16.2%±0.2 pp985,216±9,885 ▲ +5.9% 52/197
High School Diploma or GED 16.3%±2.0 pp5,747±704 22.7%±0.2 pp1,378,575±11,063 ▼ -6.4% 160/197
Some College or Associate's Degree 15.6%±1.8 pp5,512±628 19.5%±0.2 pp1,187,395±10,109 ▼ -3.9% 155/197
Bachelor's Degree 29.7%±2.6 pp10,483±917 24.0%±0.2 pp1,457,538±10,672 ▲ +5.7% 42/197
Graduate Degree 16.4%±1.8 pp5,784±642 17.7%±0.2 pp1,076,023±9,188 ▼ -1.3% 76/197
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Population

Category Lower East Side
Total Population 47,185 ±2,168
Total Households 22,062 ±876
Population Density 79,892 ±3,672 people/sq mi
Note: These are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, not 2020 decennial Census counts. The ACS surveys a sample of households over five years, so its population estimate and margin of error can differ from the Census’s April 1, 2020 full count; population change since 2020 and geographic aggregation at split Census geographies can also contribute. Learn more in the methodology.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side Average Neighborhood Difference
Total Population 47,185 43,023 ▲ +4,162
Total Households 22,062 16,921 ▲ +5,141
Population Density 79,892 people/sq mi 47,082 people/sq mi ▲ +32,810
Note: These are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, not 2020 decennial Census counts. The ACS surveys a sample of households over five years, so its population estimate and margin of error can differ from the Census’s April 1, 2020 full count; population change since 2020 and geographic aggregation at split Census geographies can also contribute. Learn more in the methodology.
Compared against the average neighborhood rather than the citywide total, since population size is dominated by a handful of large neighborhoods. Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category 2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19 Difference Rank
Total Population 48,173 ±1,590 44,909 ±1,649 47,185 ±2,168 ▼ −988 ±2,689▲ +2,276 ±2,724▼ −3,264 ±2,291 ▲ +5,839▲ +2,233▲ +4,162 66/19777/19771/197
Average Neighborhood 42,334 42,676 43,023 ▲ +689▲ +347▲ +341
Total Households 20,864 ±401 21,371 ±423 22,062 ±876 ▲ +1,198 ±964▲ +691 ±973▲ +507 ±583 ▲ +5,156▲ +5,299▲ +5,141 41/19740/19743/197
Average Neighborhood 15,708 16,072 16,921 ▲ +1,213▲ +848▲ +365
Population Density (per sq mi) 81,565 ±2,693 76,039 ±2,792 79,892 ±3,672 ▼ −1,673▲ +3,854▼ −5,527 ▲ +35,041▲ +29,080▲ +32,810 26/19731/19726/197
Average Neighborhood Density 46,524 46,959 47,082 ▲ +558▲ +123▲ +436

Household Size

Category Lower East Side
Average Household Size 2.06±0.11
1-Person Households 46.2% ±2.9 pp10,189 ±631
2-Person Households 31.2% ±2.5 pp6,892 ±541
3-Person Households 13.2% ±1.8 pp2,920 ±407
4+ Person Households 9.3% ±1.8 pp2,061 ±392
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Average Household Size 2.06±0.11 2.48±0.01 ▼ −0.42 170/197
1-Person Households 46.2%±2.9 pp10,189±631 33.8%±0.2 pp1,127,551±7,611 ▲ +12.4% 17/197
2-Person Households 31.2%±2.5 pp6,892±541 29.2%±0.2 pp973,113±7,945 ▲ +2.1% 52/197
3-Person Households 13.2%±1.8 pp2,920±407 15.8%±0.2 pp525,276±7,137 ▼ -2.5% 161/197
4+ Person Households 9.3%±1.8 pp2,061±392 21.2%±0.2 pp708,148±7,932 ▼ -11.9% 180/197
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Marital Status

Category Lower East Side
Never Married 51.6% ±2.7 pp21,648 ±1,115
Married 30.3% ±1.9 pp12,727 ±786
Separated 2.5% ±0.7 pp1,044 ±304
Divorced 7.9% ±1.3 pp3,299 ±567
Widowed 7.8% ±1.5 pp3,260 ±634
Universe: Population 15 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Never Married 51.6%±2.7 pp21,648±1,115 44.4%±0.2 pp3,129,101±12,014 ▲ +7.2% 47/197
Married 30.3%±1.9 pp12,727±786 39.4%±0.2 pp2,779,410±14,799 ▼ -9.1% 155/197
Separated 2.5%±0.7 pp1,044±304 2.8%±0.1 pp196,782±4,212 ▼ -0.3% 99/197
Divorced 7.9%±1.3 pp3,299±567 8.2%±0.1 pp579,696±7,282 ▼ -0.4% 107/197
Widowed 7.8%±1.5 pp3,260±634 5.2%±0.1 pp365,144±5,378 ▲ +2.6% 13/197
Universe: Population 15 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Language Spoken at Home

Category Lower East Side
Speak English Only 56.5% ±2.9 pp25,766 ±1,330
Spanish 20.4% ±2.2 pp9,292 ±1,018
Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) 14.8% ±2.3 pp6,752 ±1,044
Other Languages 2.7% ±0.8 pp1,249 ±368
Other Indo-European 1.8% ±1.0 pp834 ±438
Russian, Polish, or Other Slavic 1.3% ±0.7 pp611 ±307
Other Asian and Pacific Island 1.2% ±0.6 pp564 ±288
French, Haitian, or Cajun 1.2% ±0.6 pp550 ±254
Note: The ‘Other Languages’ row includes named language groups with a prevalence below 1% in this neighborhood, as well as languages not separately enumerated by the Census Bureau. In historical views, the 1% test uses the most recent release and the same set of rows is shown for every period, so an earlier release may list a group below 1%. See the full list of language categories and what they include.
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Speak English Only 56.5%±2.9 pp25,766±1,330 52.3%±0.2 pp4,188,207±17,434 ▲ +4.1% 81/197
Spanish 20.4%±2.2 pp9,292±1,018 22.6%±0.1 pp1,810,363±9,628 ▼ -2.3% 74/197
Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) 14.8%±2.3 pp6,752±1,044 6.2%±0.1 pp493,448±7,973 ▲ +8.6% 24/138
Other Languages 2.7%±0.8 pp1,249±368 2.0%±0.1 pp163,950±5,580 ▲ +0.7% 134/197
Other Indo-European 1.8%±1.0 pp834±438 5.6%±0.1 pp450,254±8,868 ▼ -3.8% 144/169
Russian, Polish, or Other Slavic 1.3%±0.7 pp611±307 3.5%±0.1 pp278,990±6,766 ▼ -2.1% 99/114
Other Asian and Pacific Island 1.2%±0.6 pp564±288 1.2%±0.1 pp92,445±4,030 ▲ +0.1% 59/78
French, Haitian, or Cajun 1.2%±0.6 pp550±254 2.4%±0.1 pp188,789±6,199 ▼ -1.2% 110/121
Note: The ‘Other Languages’ row includes named language groups with a prevalence below 1% in this neighborhood, as well as languages not separately enumerated by the Census Bureau. In historical views, the 1% test uses the most recent release and the same set of rows is shown for every period, so an earlier release may list a group below 1%. See the full list of language categories and what they include.
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

English Proficiency

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Category Lower East Side
Native English Speaker or Speaks English Very Well (of residents age 5+) 77.3% ±2.2 pp77.3%±2.2 pp35,280 ±1,013
Speaks English Well (of residents age 5+) 6.1% ±1.1 pp6.1%±1.1 pp2,786 ±501
↳ Speaks English Not Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 9.3% ±1.9 pp153.0%±15.7 pp4,263 ±882
↳ Does Not Speak English (of residents who speak English less than very well) 7.2% ±1.6 pp118.1%±16.1 pp3,289 ±742
↳ Combined Speaks English Less Than Very Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 22.7% ±2.6 pp371.1%±79.3 pp10,338 ±1,197
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Native English Speaker or Speaks English Very Well (of residents age 5+) 77.3%±2.2 pp77.3%±2.2 pp35,280±1,013 77.5%±0.3 pp77.5%±0.3 pp6,203,073±25,737 ▼ -0.2%▼ -0.2% 106/197
Speaks English Well (of residents age 5+) 6.1%±1.1 pp6.1%±1.1 pp2,786±501 10.5%±0.1 pp10.5%±0.1 pp837,369±10,072 ▼ -4.4%▼ -4.4% 142/197
↳ Speaks English Not Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 9.3%±1.9 pp153.0%±15.7 pp4,263±882 8.3%±0.1 pp79.3%±0.3 pp663,861±8,491 ▲ +1.0%▲ +73.7% 76/1974/197
↳ Does Not Speak English (of residents who speak English less than very well) 7.2%±1.6 pp118.1%±16.1 pp3,289±742 3.7%±0.1 pp35.5%±0.6 pp297,393±6,002 ▲ +3.5%▲ +82.5% 29/1972/197
↳ Combined Speaks English Less Than Very Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 22.7%±2.6 pp371.1%±79.3 pp10,338±1,197 22.5%±0.2 pp214.8%±3.1 pp1,798,623±14,477 ▲ +0.2%▲ +156.3% 92/1972/197
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Household Composition

Category Lower East Side
Married-Couple Households 24.5% ±2.6 pp5,401 ±568
Unmarried-Couple Households 5.5% ±1.4 pp1,203 ±302
One-Person Households 46.2% ±4.1 pp10,189 ±910
Other Household Types 23.9% ±6.7 pp5,269 ±1,476
Note: “Other” includes single-parent households, adult roommates, and multi-generational households without a couple at the head.
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Married-Couple Households 24.5%±2.6 pp5,401±568 35.1%±0.3 pp1,169,910±8,753 ▼ -10.6% 156/197
Unmarried-Couple Households 5.5%±1.4 pp1,203±302 6.6%±0.1 pp219,240±4,394 ▼ -1.1% 105/197
One-Person Households 46.2%±4.1 pp10,189±910 33.8%±0.3 pp1,127,551±8,907 ▲ +12.4% 17/197
Other Household Types 23.9%±6.7 pp5,269±1,476 24.5%±0.5 pp817,387±15,302 ▼ -0.6% 100/197
Note: “Other” includes single-parent households, adult roommates, and multi-generational households without a couple at the head.
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Children by Household Type

Category Lower East Side
Children in Married-Couple Households 47.0% ±6.9 pp2,984 ±437
Children in Unmarried-Couple Households 1.3% ±1.4 pp83 ±89
Children in Single-Mother Households 45.4% ±11.7 pp2,882 ±742
Children in Single-Father Households 6.2% ±4.1 pp396 ±259
Note: Children under 18 in households, excluding householders, spouses, and unmarried partners. Household types are classified by the “householder” — typically the person who owns or rents the home. In some circumstances, someone classified as a single parent could have another familial relationship to the child — for instance, a grandmother raising a child alone. Similarly, it is possible that a grandmother is the householder and counted as a single-parent household, while married or cohabiting parents also reside in the home and primarily raise the children.
Universe: Children under 18 years in households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Children in Married-Couple Households 47.0%±6.9 pp2,984±437 59.9%±0.5 pp1,019,590±8,419 ▼ -12.9% 144/197
Children in Unmarried-Couple Households 1.3%±1.4 pp83±89 6.9%±0.3 pp118,173±5,031 ▼ -5.6% 185/197
Children in Single-Mother Households 45.4%±11.7 pp2,882±742 28.5%±0.5 pp486,058±8,908 ▲ +16.9% 39/197
Children in Single-Father Households 6.2%±4.1 pp396±259 4.6%±0.3 pp78,845±4,300 ▲ +1.6% 47/197
Note: Children under 18 in households, excluding householders, spouses, and unmarried partners. Household types are classified by the “householder” — typically the person who owns or rents the home. In some circumstances, someone classified as a single parent could have another familial relationship to the child — for instance, a grandmother raising a child alone. Similarly, it is possible that a grandmother is the householder and counted as a single-parent household, while married or cohabiting parents also reside in the home and primarily raise the children.
Universe: Children under 18 years in households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Veteran Status

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Category Lower East Side
Veteran (of civilian adults 18+) 1.7% ±0.6 pp1.7%±0.6 pp694 ±236
↳ Post-9/11 Gulf War Era (of veterans) 18.9% ±20.9 pp0.3%±0.4 pp131 ±145
↳ Pre-9/11 Gulf War Era Only (of veterans) 9.9% ±14.7 pp0.2%±0.3 pp69 ±102
↳ Vietnam Era (of veterans) 27.5% ±17.0 pp0.5%±0.3 pp191 ±118
↳ Korean War (of veterans) 0.0% ±10.4 pp0.0%0
↳ Other / Peacetime Service (of veterans) 43.7% ±25.1 pp0.7%±0.4 pp303 ±174
Universe: Civilian population 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Veteran (of civilian adults 18+) 1.7%±0.6 pp1.7%±0.6 pp694±236 1.8%±0.1 pp1.8%±0.1 pp122,761±3,622 ▼ -0.1%▼ -0.1% 104/197
↳ Post-9/11 Gulf War Era (of veterans) 18.9%±20.9 pp0.3%±0.4 pp131±145 23.3%±1.2 pp0.4%±0.0 pp28,555±1,469 ▼ -4.4%▼ -0.1% 130/197127/197
↳ Pre-9/11 Gulf War Era Only (of veterans) 9.9%±14.7 pp0.2%±0.3 pp69±102 11.4%±0.9 pp0.2%±0.0 pp14,055±1,128 ▼ -1.5%0% 99/197101/197
↳ Vietnam Era (of veterans) 27.5%±17.0 pp0.5%±0.3 pp191±118 30.3%±1.3 pp0.6%±0.0 pp37,225±1,556 ▼ -2.8%▼ -0.1% 109/197113/197
↳ Korean War (of veterans) 0.0%±10.4 pp0.0%0 6.7%±0.8 pp0.1%±0.0 pp8,206±924 ▼ -6.7%▼ -0.1% 145/197145/197
↳ Other / Peacetime Service (of veterans) 43.7%±25.1 pp0.7%±0.4 pp303±174 28.3%±1.2 pp0.5%±0.0 pp34,720±1,502 ▲ +15.4%▲ +0.2% 25/19743/197
Universe: Civilian population 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Immigration

Place of Birth and Citizenship

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Category Lower East Side
U.S.-Born Residents (of all residents) 68.8% ±2.1 pp68.8%±2.1 pp32,473 ±995
Foreign-Born Residents (of all residents) 31.2% ±2.7 pp31.2%±2.7 pp14,712 ±1,283
↳ Foreign-Born Naturalized Citizens (of foreign-born residents) 20.8% ±2.1 pp66.7%±3.7 pp9,815 ±1,013
↳ Foreign-Born Noncitizens (of foreign-born residents) 10.4% ±1.9 pp33.3%±5.4 pp4,897 ±907
Note: A small share of people born abroad to U.S. parents are counted as U.S.-born.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
U.S.-Born Residents (of all residents) 68.8%±2.1 pp68.8%±2.1 pp32,473±995 63.4%±0.2 pp63.4%±0.2 pp5,377,625±16,754 ▲ +5.4%▲ +5.4% 75/197
Foreign-Born Residents (of all residents) 31.2%±2.7 pp31.2%±2.7 pp14,712±1,283 36.6%±0.2 pp36.6%±0.2 pp3,106,219±18,165 ▼ -5.4%▼ -5.4% 123/197
↳ Foreign-Born Naturalized Citizens (of foreign-born residents) 20.8%±2.1 pp66.7%±3.7 pp9,815±1,013 21.5%±0.1 pp58.8%±0.2 pp1,826,604±12,235 ▼ -0.7%▲ +7.9% 101/19757/197
↳ Foreign-Born Noncitizens (of foreign-born residents) 10.4%±1.9 pp33.3%±5.4 pp4,897±907 15.1%±0.2 pp41.2%±0.4 pp1,279,615±13,426 ▼ -4.7%▼ -7.9% 147/197141/197
Note: A small share of people born abroad to U.S. parents are counted as U.S.-born.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Foreign-Born Residents by Country of Birth

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Category Lower East Side
Born in China / Hong Kong (of foreign-born residents) 12.1%±2.1 pp38.9%±5.6 pp5,721±992
Born in Dominican Republic (of foreign-born residents) 5.1%±1.3 pp16.2%±4.0 pp2,384±626
Born in Russia (of foreign-born residents) 1.1%±0.7 pp3.7%±2.1 pp539±320
Born in other countries (of foreign-born residents) 12.2%39.2%5,773
Note: Individual countries are shown when they account for at least 1% of the area’s total population. Views of earlier releases apply the same test to every release, so a country that reaches 1% in any of them is shown in all of them.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side New York City Difference Rank
Born in China / Hong Kong (of foreign-born residents) 12.1% ±2.1 pp38.9%±5.6 pp5,721 4.4% ±0.1 pp12.0%372,410 ▲ +7.7%▲ +26.9% 20/19712/197
Born in Dominican Republic (of foreign-born residents) 5.1% ±1.3 pp16.2%±4.0 pp2,384 4.7% ±0.1 pp12.9%399,232 ▲ +0.3%▲ +3.4% 52/19747/197
Born in Russia (of foreign-born residents) 1.1% ±0.7 pp3.7%±2.1 pp539 0.7% ±0.0 pp1.8%55,505 ▲ +0.5%▲ +1.9% 29/19727/197
Born in other countries (of foreign-born residents) 12.2%39.2%5,773 ——
Note: Individual countries are shown when they account for at least 1% of the area’s total population. Views of earlier releases apply the same test to every release, so a country that reaches 1% in any of them is shown in all of them.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Foreign-Born Residents by Year of U.S. Entry

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Category Lower East Side
Entered the U.S. in 2010 or Later (of foreign-born residents) 6.1% ±1.6 pp19.6%±5.0 pp2,883 ±775
Entered the U.S. From 2000 to 2009 (of foreign-born residents) 5.3% ±1.0 pp16.9%±3.0 pp2,490 ±484
Entered the U.S. From 1990 to 1999 (of foreign-born residents) 6.1% ±1.3 pp19.6%±3.9 pp2,889 ±625
Entered the U.S. Before 1990 (of foreign-born residents) 13.7% ±1.7 pp43.8%±3.9 pp6,450 ±791
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Entered the U.S. in 2010 or Later (of foreign-born residents) 6.1%±1.6 pp19.6%±5.0 pp2,883±775 10.8%±0.1 pp6255.1%±534.8 pp920,255±12,029 ▼ -4.7%▼ -6235.5% 170/197174/197
Entered the U.S. From 2000 to 2009 (of foreign-born residents) 5.3%±1.0 pp16.9%±3.0 pp2,490±484 7.9%±0.1 pp4554.7%±388.9 pp670,090±8,222 ▼ -2.6%▼ -4537.8% 145/197168/197
Entered the U.S. From 1990 to 1999 (of foreign-born residents) 6.1%±1.3 pp19.6%±3.9 pp2,889±625 7.8%±0.1 pp4502.9%±384.9 pp662,467±8,585 ▼ -1.7%▼ -4483.3% 131/197123/197
Entered the U.S. Before 1990 (of foreign-born residents) 13.7%±1.7 pp43.8%±3.9 pp6,450±791 10.1%±0.1 pp5800.8%±492.9 pp853,407±7,728 ▲ +3.6%▼ -5756.9% 45/19711/197
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Entered the U.S. in 2010 or Later 1.2% ±0.5 pp593 ±228 4.1% ±1.2 pp1,863 ±533 6.1% ±1.6 pp2,883 ±775 ▲ +4.9 pp▲ +2,290▲ +2.0 pp▲ +1,020▲ +2.9 pp▲ +1,270
New York City citywide 2.6% ±0.1 pp217,200 ±5,342 7.1% ±0.1 pp599,869 ±8,899 10.8% ±0.1 pp920,255 ±12,029 ▲ +8.2 pp▲ +703,055▲ +3.7 pp▲ +320,386▲ +4.5 pp▲ +382,669
Entered the U.S. From 2000 to 2009 7.1% ±1.2 pp3,417 ±586 5.0% ±1.0 pp2,258 ±445 5.3% ±1.0 pp2,490 ±484 ▼ −1.8 pp▼ −927▲ +0.2 pp▲ +232▼ −2.1 pp▼ −1,159
New York City citywide 10.6% ±0.1 pp887,180 ±9,832 9.0% ±0.1 pp761,572 ±8,014 7.9% ±0.1 pp670,090 ±8,222 ▼ −2.7 pp▼ −217,090▼ −1.1 pp▼ −91,482▼ −1.6 pp▼ −125,608
Entered the U.S. From 1990 to 1999 7.8% ±1.1 pp3,766 ±522 9.0% ±1.4 pp4,043 ±616 6.1% ±1.3 pp2,889 ±625 ▼ −1.7 pp▼ −877▼ −2.9 pp▼ −1,154▲ +1.2 pp▲ +277
New York City citywide 10.2% ±0.1 pp855,744 ±8,639 8.9% ±0.1 pp752,563 ±7,712 7.8% ±0.1 pp662,467 ±8,585 ▼ −2.4 pp▼ −193,277▼ −1.1 pp▼ −90,096▼ −1.3 pp▼ −103,181
Entered the U.S. Before 1990 15.7% ±1.4 pp7,550 ±690 12.8% ±1.4 pp5,726 ±623 13.7% ±1.7 pp6,450 ±791 ▼ −2.0 pp▼ −1,100▲ +0.9 pp▲ +724▼ −2.9 pp▼ −1,824
New York City citywide 13.7% ±0.1 pp1,143,603 ±7,962 11.7% ±0.1 pp986,554 ±7,224 10.1% ±0.1 pp853,407 ±7,728 ▼ −3.6 pp▼ −290,196▼ −1.7 pp▼ −133,147▼ −2.0 pp▼ −157,049
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Household Income & Poverty

Household Income

Category Lower East Side
Average Household Income $106,706±$7,154
Per Capita Income $52,587±$3,158
10th Percentile Household Income $9,444±$1,453
25th Percentile Household Income $20,113±$2,353
Median Household Income $60,430±$7,339
75th Percentile Household Income $132,624±$10,916
90th Percentile Household Income Over $200,000
Note: Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s household income brackets. If a percentile of household income is above $200,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $200,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $265,012 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $245,398 for 2015–19.
Universe: Households for household-income measures; total population for per capita income (including people living in group quarters) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Average Household Income $106,706±$7,154 $129,670±$1,018 ▼ −$22,964 108/197
Per Capita Income $52,587±$3,158 $51,844±$373 ▲ +$743 48/197
10th Percentile Household Income $9,444±$1,453 $12,518±$130 ▼ −$3,074 160/197
25th Percentile Household Income $20,113±$2,353 $33,834±$358 ▼ −$13,721 169/197
Median Household Income $60,430±$7,339 $80,483±$601 ▼ −$20,053 147/197
75th Percentile Household Income $132,624±$10,916 $158,688±$1,068 ▼ −$26,063 120/197
90th Percentile Household Income Over $200,000 Over $200,000 — 1/197
Note: Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s household income brackets. If a percentile of household income is above $200,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $200,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $265,012 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $245,398 for 2015–19.
Universe: Households for household-income measures; total population for per capita income (including people living in group quarters) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $93,955 ±4,772 $96,955 ±5,472 $106,706 ±7,154 ▲ +$12,751▲ +$9,751▲ +$3,000
New York City citywide $111,296 ±696 $126,314 ±916 $129,670 ±1,018 ▲ +$18,374▲ +$3,357▲ +$15,017
Average Household Income (nominal dollars) $70,907 ±3,601 $79,018 ±4,460 $106,706 ±7,154 ▲ +$35,800▲ +$27,688▲ +$8,112
New York City citywide $83,994 ±525 $102,946 ±746 $129,670 ±1,018 ▲ +$45,677▲ +$26,724▲ +$18,952
Per Capita Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $43,755 ±1,904 $48,997 ±2,411 $52,587 ±3,158 ▲ +$8,833▲ +$3,590▲ +$5,243
New York City citywide $43,010 ±255 $48,868 ±304 $51,844 ±373 ▲ +$8,834▲ +$2,976▲ +$5,859
Per Capita Income (nominal dollars) $33,021 ±1,437 $39,933 ±1,965 $52,587 ±3,158 ▲ +$19,567▲ +$12,655▲ +$6,912
New York City citywide $32,459 ±193 $39,828 ±248 $51,844 ±373 ▲ +$19,385▲ +$12,016▲ +$7,369
10th Percentile Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $10,274 ±1,266 $8,200 ±1,112 $9,444 ±1,453 ▼ −$829▲ +$1,245▼ −$2,074
New York City citywide $12,827 ±147 $13,807 ±128 $12,518 ±130 ▼ −$309▼ −$1,289▲ +$980
10th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars) $7,753 ±955 $6,683 ±906 $9,444 ±1,453 ▲ +$1,691▲ +$2,762▼ −$1,071
New York City citywide $9,681 ±111 $11,253 ±105 $12,518 ±130 ▲ +$2,838▲ +$1,265▲ +$1,572
25th Percentile Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $21,868 ±2,208 $19,395 ±1,934 $20,113 ±2,353 ▼ −$1,755▲ +$718▼ −$2,473
New York City citywide $30,295 ±230 $33,325 ±295 $33,834 ±358 ▲ +$3,539▲ +$509▲ +$3,030
25th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars) $16,504 ±1,666 $15,807 ±1,577 $20,113 ±2,353 ▲ +$3,609▲ +$4,306▼ −$696
New York City citywide $22,863 ±174 $27,160 ±240 $33,834 ±358 ▲ +$10,971▲ +$6,674▲ +$4,297
Median Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $53,482 ±4,349 $53,418 ±3,889 $60,430 ±7,339 ▲ +$6,948▲ +$7,012▼ −$64
New York City citywide $69,880 ±337 $78,525 ±378 $80,483 ±601 ▲ +$10,603▲ +$1,958▲ +$8,645
Median Household Income (nominal dollars) $40,362 ±3,282 $43,536 ±3,170 $60,430 ±7,339 ▲ +$20,068▲ +$16,894▲ +$3,174
New York City citywide $52,737 ±254 $63,998 ±308 $80,483 ±601 ▲ +$27,746▲ +$16,485▲ +$11,261
75th Percentile Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $121,788 ±8,662 $125,819 ±7,492 $132,624 ±10,916 ▲ +$10,837▲ +$6,806▲ +$4,031
New York City citywide $135,831 ±730 $152,779 ±715 $158,688 ±1,068 ▲ +$22,857▲ +$5,909▲ +$16,948
75th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars) $91,911 ±6,537 $102,542 ±6,106 $132,624 ±10,916 ▲ +$40,713▲ +$30,082▲ +$10,631
New York City citywide $102,509 ±551 $124,515 ±583 $158,688 ±1,068 ▲ +$56,178▲ +$34,173▲ +$22,005
90th Percentile Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $220,266 ±21,255 $231,495 ±13,160 — ——▲ +$11,229
New York City citywide $235,275 ±1,259 — — ———
90th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars) $166,232 ±16,041 $188,669 ±10,725 — ——▲ +$22,437
New York City citywide $177,558 ±951 — — ———

Poverty Status

Category Lower East Side
Below Poverty Line 24.6% ±3.4 pp11,600 ±1,605
Below 200% Poverty Line 41.2% ±4.3 pp19,459 ±2,051
Deep Poverty (Below 50%) 12.5% ±2.6 pp5,919 ±1,224
Note: Poverty status compares a family’s pre-tax cash income with the Census poverty threshold for its family size. For example, in 2024 the threshold for a one-person family was $15,060. See more details on how poverty is defined and measured.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Below Poverty Line 24.6%±3.4 pp11,600±1,605 17.9%±0.2 pp1,519,224±20,721 ▲ +6.7% 42/197
Below 200% Poverty Line 41.2%±4.3 pp19,459±2,051 34.5%±0.3 pp2,925,448±27,916 ▲ +6.8% 52/197
Deep Poverty (Below 50%) 12.5%±2.6 pp5,919±1,224 8.8%±0.1 pp744,337±12,220 ▲ +3.8% 36/197
Note: Poverty status compares a family’s pre-tax cash income with the Census poverty threshold for its family size. For example, in 2024 the threshold for a one-person family was $15,060. See more details on how poverty is defined and measured.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Material Hardship

Material Hardship

Category Lower East Side
Food Insecurity 24.6%8,925
Housing Insecurity 17.9%6,503
Transportation Barriers 11.6%4,198
Threatened Utility Shutoff 9.9%3,579
Note: Food insecurity means not having enough money to buy food in the past 12 months. Housing insecurity means worrying about losing housing in the past 12 months. Transportation barriers mean that lack of reliable transportation kept someone from medical appointments, meetings, work, or getting things needed for daily living in the past 12 months. Utility services threat means being threatened with utility service shutoff in the past 12 months.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023; modeled estimates; no margin of error
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Food Insecurity 24.6%8,925 24.4%1,593,945 ▲ +0.2% 97/197
Housing Insecurity 17.9%6,503 19.8%1,293,447 ▼ -1.9% 107/197
Transportation Barriers 11.6%4,198 11.5%751,244 ▲ +0.1% 93/197
Threatened Utility Shutoff 9.9%3,579 10.8%705,516 ▼ -0.9% 95/197
Note: Food insecurity means not having enough money to buy food in the past 12 months. Housing insecurity means worrying about losing housing in the past 12 months. Transportation barriers mean that lack of reliable transportation kept someone from medical appointments, meetings, work, or getting things needed for daily living in the past 12 months. Utility services threat means being threatened with utility service shutoff in the past 12 months.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023; modeled estimates; no margin of error

Work & Employment

Employment Status, Ages 25–54

Category Lower East Side
In Labor Force 81.2% ±2.5 pp15,826 ±486
↳ Employed 76.6% ±2.8 pp14,934 ±555
↳ Unemployed 4.4% ±1.3 pp861 ±251
↳ Unemployment Rate 5.5% ±1.6 pp—
Not in Labor Force 18.8% ±9.0 pp3,659 ±1,747
Note: “In the Labor Force” counts people who are either employed or unemployed but actively looking for work. “Not in the Labor Force” counts those who are neither working nor looking for work; common reasons include disability, caregiving responsibilities, schooling, and early retirement. The unemployment rate is the share of the labor force (not of all adults) who are looking for work but do not currently have a job.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years old · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
In Labor Force 81.2%±2.5 pp15,826±486 83.1%±0.2 pp3,025,923±7,095 ▼ -1.9% 124/197
↳ Employed 76.6%±2.8 pp14,934±555 77.0%±0.2 pp2,802,978±7,857 ▼ -0.3% 112/197
↳ Unemployed 4.4%±1.3 pp861±251 6.0%±0.1 pp220,209±4,950 ▼ -1.6% 149/197
↳ Unemployment Rate 5.5%±1.6 pp— 7.3%±0.2 pp265,303±6,036 ▼ -1.8% 143/197
Not in Labor Force 18.8%±9.0 pp3,659±1,747 16.9%±0.7 pp616,353±25,111 ▲ +1.9% 74/197
Note: “In the Labor Force” counts people who are either employed or unemployed but actively looking for work. “Not in the Labor Force” counts those who are neither working nor looking for work; common reasons include disability, caregiving responsibilities, schooling, and early retirement. The unemployment rate is the share of the labor force (not of all adults) who are looking for work but do not currently have a job.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years old · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Occupation

Category Lower East Side
Management, Business, Science & Arts 55.9% ±4.7 pp12,169 ±1,028
↳ Management Occupations 12.9% ±2.5 pp2,815 ±553
↳ Business & Financial Operations 11.6% ±2.4 pp2,519 ±524
↳ Computer & Mathematical 6.2% ±1.5 pp1,347 ±316
↳ Architecture & Engineering 1.4% ±0.6 pp302 ±135
↳ Life, Physical & Social Science 1.5% ±0.7 pp316 ±149
↳ Community & Social Service 2.0% ±1.0 pp430 ±217
↳ Legal Occupations 2.3% ±0.9 pp499 ±186
↳ Education, Training & Library 6.1% ±1.5 pp1,318 ±321
↳ Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media 8.8% ±1.8 pp1,922 ±385
↳ Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners 2.7% ±0.9 pp589 ±193
↳ Health Technologists & Technicians 0.5% ±0.4 pp112 ±91
Service 18.1% ±3.1 pp3,941 ±683
↳ Healthcare Support 7.4% ±2.4 pp1,603 ±528
↳ Protective Service 2.2% ±0.9 pp486 ±201
↳ Food Preparation & Serving 4.0% ±1.1 pp871 ±246
↳ Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance 2.6% ±1.1 pp560 ±243
↳ Personal Care & Service 1.9% ±1.0 pp421 ±216
Sales & Office 19.5% ±2.9 pp4,235 ±640
↳ Sales & Related 9.4% ±2.1 pp2,041 ±450
↳ Office & Administrative Support 10.1% ±2.1 pp2,194 ±465
Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance 1.6% ±0.8 pp355 ±180
↳ Farming, Fishing & Forestry 0.0% ±0.3 pp0
↳ Construction & Extraction 1.1% ±0.7 pp236 ±151
↳ Installation, Maintenance & Repair 0.5% ±0.6 pp119 ±121
Production, Transportation & Material Moving 4.9% ±1.4 pp1,072 ±309
↳ Production Occupations 1.4% ±0.7 pp314 ±150
↳ Transportation Occupations 1.9% ±1.0 pp422 ±212
↳ Material Moving Occupations 1.5% ±0.8 pp336 ±173
Note: Occupation categories follow the Bureau of Labor Statistics Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system. See the full listing of occupations in each category.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Management, Business, Science & Arts 55.9%±4.7 pp12,169±1,028 46.8%±0.2 pp1,890,325±9,809 ▲ +9.1% 44/197
↳ Management Occupations 12.9%±2.5 pp2,815±553 11.5%±0.2 pp464,430±6,193 ▲ +1.4% 49/197
↳ Business & Financial Operations 11.6%±2.4 pp2,519±524 7.1%±0.1 pp284,944±5,312 ▲ +4.5% 25/197
↳ Computer & Mathematical 6.2%±1.5 pp1,347±316 4.1%±0.1 pp164,705±4,099 ▲ +2.1% 29/197
↳ Architecture & Engineering 1.4%±0.6 pp302±135 1.3%±0.1 pp52,049±2,102 ▲ +0.1% 76/197
↳ Life, Physical & Social Science 1.5%±0.7 pp316±149 1.3%±0.1 pp50,498±2,300 ▲ +0.2% 48/197
↳ Community & Social Service 2.0%±1.0 pp430±217 2.1%±0.1 pp86,512±2,525 ▼ -0.2% 106/197
↳ Legal Occupations 2.3%±0.9 pp499±186 2.3%±0.1 pp92,045±2,992 0% 52/197
↳ Education, Training & Library 6.1%±1.5 pp1,318±321 6.8%±0.1 pp274,726±5,016 ▼ -0.7% 116/197
↳ Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media 8.8%±1.8 pp1,922±385 4.7%±0.1 pp191,632±4,484 ▲ +4.1% 25/197
↳ Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners 2.7%±0.9 pp589±193 4.1%±0.1 pp166,568±3,540 ▼ -1.4% 137/197
↳ Health Technologists & Technicians 0.5%±0.4 pp112±91 1.5%±0.1 pp62,216±2,523 ▼ -1.0% 177/197
Service 18.1%±3.1 pp3,941±683 21.5%±0.2 pp867,303±8,740 ▼ -3.4% 132/197
↳ Healthcare Support 7.4%±2.4 pp1,603±528 7.0%±0.1 pp282,354±5,195 ▲ +0.4% 90/197
↳ Protective Service 2.2%±0.9 pp486±201 2.7%±0.1 pp110,453±3,182 ▼ -0.5% 118/197
↳ Food Preparation & Serving 4.0%±1.1 pp871±246 4.8%±0.1 pp195,458±4,512 ▼ -0.8% 106/197
↳ Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance 2.6%±1.1 pp560±243 3.7%±0.1 pp149,490±3,611 ▼ -1.1% 137/197
↳ Personal Care & Service 1.9%±1.0 pp421±216 3.2%±0.1 pp129,548±3,504 ▼ -1.3% 163/197
Sales & Office 19.5%±2.9 pp4,235±640 17.7%±0.2 pp713,461±6,825 ▲ +1.8% 68/197
↳ Sales & Related 9.4%±2.1 pp2,041±450 7.8%±0.1 pp315,484±4,868 ▲ +1.6% 37/197
↳ Office & Administrative Support 10.1%±2.1 pp2,194±465 9.9%±0.1 pp397,977±5,527 ▲ +0.2% 111/197
Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance 1.6%±0.8 pp355±180 5.4%±0.1 pp218,607±4,563 ▼ -3.8% 171/197
↳ Farming, Fishing & Forestry 0.0%±0.3 pp0 0.1%±0.0 pp2,694±556 ▼ -0.1% 87/197
↳ Construction & Extraction 1.1%±0.7 pp236±151 3.8%±0.1 pp153,142±3,874 ▼ -2.7% 172/197
↳ Installation, Maintenance & Repair 0.5%±0.6 pp119±121 1.6%±0.1 pp62,771±2,391 ▼ -1.0% 169/197
Production, Transportation & Material Moving 4.9%±1.4 pp1,072±309 8.7%±0.1 pp349,540±5,518 ▼ -3.7% 161/197
↳ Production Occupations 1.4%±0.7 pp314±150 2.1%±0.1 pp83,338±2,926 ▼ -0.6% 141/197
↳ Transportation Occupations 1.9%±1.0 pp422±212 4.5%±0.1 pp179,989±4,460 ▼ -2.5% 161/197
↳ Material Moving Occupations 1.5%±0.8 pp336±173 2.1%±0.1 pp86,213±2,602 ▼ -0.6% 142/197
Note: Occupation categories follow the Bureau of Labor Statistics Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system. See the full listing of occupations in each category.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Industry of Employment

Category Lower East Side
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.0% ±0.3 pp0
↳ Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 0.0% ±0.3 pp0
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0% ±0.3 pp0
Construction 2.0% ±0.9 pp428 ±196
Manufacturing 1.5% ±0.8 pp320 ±178
Wholesale Trade 2.1% ±0.9 pp464 ±199
Retail Trade 7.9% ±1.8 pp1,721 ±394
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 3.7% ±1.3 pp810 ±284
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 3.6% ±1.3 pp784 ±283
↳ Utilities 0.1% ±0.4 pp26 ±77
Information 5.1% ±1.3 pp1,118 ±282
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 11.0% ±2.0 pp2,389 ±438
↳ Finance & Insurance 8.2% ±1.8 pp1,786 ±383
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 2.8% ±1.0 pp603 ±222
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 25.2% ±2.8 pp5,485 ±613
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 21.6% ±2.7 pp4,710 ±591
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.5% ±0.5 pp104 ±99
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 3.1% ±1.1 pp671 ±240
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 24.1% ±3.0 pp5,251 ±656
↳ Educational Services 8.8% ±1.7 pp1,906 ±373
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 15.4% ±2.7 pp3,345 ±579
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 9.0% ±2.3 pp1,966 ±499
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 3.2% ±1.0 pp703 ±226
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 5.8% ±2.1 pp1,263 ±451
Other Services 4.5% ±1.3 pp973 ±273
Public Administration 3.9% ±1.2 pp847 ±254
Note: Industry categories follow the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). See the full listing of industries in each category.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.0%±0.3 pp0 0.1%±0.0 pp— ▼ -0.1% 126/197
↳ Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 0.0%±0.3 pp0 0.1%±0.0 pp— ▼ -0.1% 121/197
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0%±0.3 pp0 0.0%±0.0 pp— 0% 15/197
Construction 2.0%±0.9 pp428±196 4.9%±0.1 pp— ▼ -2.9% 168/197
Manufacturing 1.5%±0.8 pp320±178 2.9%±0.1 pp— ▼ -1.4% 177/197
Wholesale Trade 2.1%±0.9 pp464±199 1.6%±0.1 pp— ▲ +0.5% 50/197
Retail Trade 7.9%±1.8 pp1,721±394 8.5%±0.1 pp— ▼ -0.6% 127/197
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 3.7%±1.3 pp810±284 6.6%±0.1 pp— ▼ -2.9% 164/197
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 3.6%±1.3 pp784±283 6.2%±0.1 pp— ▼ -2.6% 163/197
↳ Utilities 0.1%±0.4 pp26±77 0.4%±0.0 pp— ▼ -0.2% 150/197
Information 5.1%±1.3 pp1,118±282 3.8%±0.1 pp— ▲ +1.4% 46/197
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 11.0%±2.0 pp2,389±438 9.2%±0.1 pp— ▲ +1.7% 32/197
↳ Finance & Insurance 8.2%±1.8 pp1,786±383 6.6%±0.1 pp— ▲ +1.6% 32/197
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 2.8%±1.0 pp603±222 2.6%±0.1 pp— ▲ +0.1% 79/197
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 25.2%±2.8 pp5,485±613 15.4%±0.2 pp— ▲ +9.8% 25/197
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 21.6%±2.7 pp4,710±591 11.1%±0.2 pp— ▲ +10.5% 27/197
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.5%±0.5 pp104±99 0.1%±0.0 pp— ▲ +0.3% 7/197
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 3.1%±1.1 pp671±240 4.2%±0.1 pp— ▼ -1.1% 144/197
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 24.1%±3.0 pp5,251±656 29.0%±0.2 pp— ▼ -4.8% 154/197
↳ Educational Services 8.8%±1.7 pp1,906±373 9.9%±0.1 pp— ▼ -1.2% 118/197
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 15.4%±2.7 pp3,345±579 19.0%±0.2 pp— ▼ -3.7% 143/197
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 9.0%±2.3 pp1,966±499 9.0%±0.2 pp— 0% 73/197
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 3.2%±1.0 pp703±226 2.7%±0.1 pp— ▲ +0.6% 54/197
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 5.8%±2.1 pp1,263±451 6.4%±0.1 pp— ▼ -0.6% 95/197
Other Services 4.5%±1.3 pp973±273 5.1%±0.1 pp— ▼ -0.6% 132/197
Public Administration 3.9%±1.2 pp847±254 4.0%±0.1 pp— ▼ -0.1% 92/197
Note: Industry categories follow the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). See the full listing of industries in each category.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Class of Worker

Category Lower East Side
Private Company Employee 66.2% ±3.9 pp14,417 ±842
Self-Employed 10.6% ±2.4 pp2,312 ±517
Nonprofit 11.1% ±1.7 pp2,427 ±365
Government 12.0% ±1.8 pp2,616 ±386
Unpaid Family Worker 0.0% ±0.3 pp0
Note: Unpaid family workers are people who worked without pay in a family member’s business, farm, or professional practice. This category does not include other roles such as stay at home parents.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Private Company Employee 66.2%±3.9 pp14,417±842 65.4%±0.2 pp2,642,994±8,903 ▲ +0.8% 58/197
Self-Employed 10.6%±2.4 pp2,312±517 10.0%±0.2 pp403,189±6,080 ▲ +0.6% 71/197
Nonprofit 11.1%±1.7 pp2,427±365 12.0%±0.2 pp482,857±7,067 ▼ -0.8% 99/197
Government 12.0%±1.8 pp2,616±386 13.8%±0.2 pp558,187±6,571 ▼ -1.8% 128/197
Unpaid Family Worker 0.0%±0.3 pp0 0.2%±0.0 pp7,290±803 ▼ -0.2% 160/197
Note: Unpaid family workers are people who worked without pay in a family member’s business, farm, or professional practice. This category does not include other roles such as stay at home parents.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Work

Category Lower East Side
Full-Time, Year-Round 64.8% ±2.3 pp15,238 ±541
Part-Time or Part-Year 35.2% ±3.6 pp8,262 ±835
Note: ‘Full-time, year-round’ means usually working 35 or more hours per week for 50 or more weeks in the past 12 months. Shares are calculated among workers who reported earnings; people with no earnings are excluded.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Full-Time, Year-Round 64.8%±2.3 pp15,238±541 65.3%±0.1 pp2,900,743±5,261 ▼ -0.4% 115/197
Part-Time or Part-Year 35.2%±3.6 pp8,262±835 34.7%±0.2 pp1,544,621±9,329 ▲ +0.4% 83/197
Note: ‘Full-time, year-round’ means usually working 35 or more hours per week for 50 or more weeks in the past 12 months. Shares are calculated among workers who reported earnings; people with no earnings are excluded.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Earnings of Full-Time, Year-Round Workers

Category Lower East Side
Average FT Earnings $118,474±$7,737
10th Percentile FT Earnings $32,522±$4,219
25th Percentile FT Earnings $54,522±$4,290
Median FT Earnings $89,308±$4,844
75th Percentile FT Earnings Over $100,000
90th Percentile FT Earnings Over $100,000
Note: ‘Full-time, year-round’ means usually working 35 or more hours per week for 50 or more weeks in the past 12 months. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Full-time, year-round workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Average FT Earnings $118,474±$7,737 $107,682±$955 ▲ +$10,792 35/197
10th Percentile FT Earnings $32,522±$4,219 $28,861±$254 ▲ +$3,661 51/197
25th Percentile FT Earnings $54,522±$4,290 $43,800±$228 ▲ +$10,723 44/197
Median FT Earnings $89,308±$4,844 $71,652±$349 ▲ +$17,656 37/197
75th Percentile FT Earnings Over $100,000 Over $100,000 — 1/197
90th Percentile FT Earnings Over $100,000 Over $100,000 — 1/197
Note: ‘Full-time, year-round’ means usually working 35 or more hours per week for 50 or more weeks in the past 12 months. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Full-time, year-round workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $98,592 ±4,084 $103,358 ±4,336 $118,474 ±7,737 ▲ +$19,882▲ +$15,116▲ +$4,766
New York City citywide $92,118 ±527 $99,795 ±633 $107,682 ±955 ▲ +$15,563▲ +$7,886▲ +$7,677
Average FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $74,405 ±3,082 $84,237 ±3,534 $118,474 ±7,737 ▲ +$44,068▲ +$34,237▲ +$9,831
New York City citywide $69,520 ±398 $81,333 ±516 $107,682 ±955 ▲ +$38,162▲ +$26,348▲ +$11,813
10th Percentile FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $23,958 ±2,722 $26,231 ±2,045 $32,522 ±4,219 ▲ +$8,564▲ +$6,291▲ +$2,273
New York City citywide $23,347 ±162 $25,604 ±107 $28,861 ±254 ▲ +$5,514▲ +$3,257▲ +$2,257
10th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $18,081 ±2,054 $21,378 ±1,667 $32,522 ±4,219 ▲ +$14,442▲ +$11,144▲ +$3,298
New York City citywide $17,620 ±122 $20,867 ±87 $28,861 ±254 ▲ +$11,241▲ +$7,994▲ +$3,247
25th Percentile FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $41,092 ±2,807 $46,240 ±4,041 $54,522 ±4,290 ▲ +$13,430▲ +$8,282▲ +$5,147
New York City citywide $38,299 ±193 $40,478 ±169 $43,800 ±228 ▲ +$5,501▲ +$3,322▲ +$2,179
25th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $31,012 ±2,118 $37,686 ±3,294 $54,522 ±4,290 ▲ +$23,510▲ +$16,837▲ +$6,674
New York City citywide $28,904 ±146 $32,989 ±138 $43,800 ±228 ▲ +$14,896▲ +$10,810▲ +$4,086
Median FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $70,884 ±4,787 $75,283 ±3,920 $89,308 ±4,844 ▲ +$18,423▲ +$14,025▲ +$4,399
New York City citywide $63,315 ±289 $66,637 ±206 $71,652 ±349 ▲ +$8,337▲ +$5,014▲ +$3,322
Median FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $53,495 ±3,613 $61,356 ±3,194 $89,308 ±4,844 ▲ +$35,813▲ +$27,952▲ +$7,861
New York City citywide $47,783 ±218 $54,309 ±168 $71,652 ±349 ▲ +$23,869▲ +$17,342▲ +$6,527
75th Percentile FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $119,180 ±7,069 — — ———
New York City citywide $105,844 ±546 $113,447 ±384 — ——▲ +$7,603
75th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $89,943 ±5,335 — — ———
New York City citywide $79,878 ±412 $92,459 ±313 — ——▲ +$12,581
90th Percentile FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — — — ———
New York City citywide — — — ———
90th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars) — — — ———
New York City citywide — — — ———

Earnings of Part-Time or Part-Year Workers

Category Lower East Side
Average PT Earnings $33,078±$3,161
10th Percentile PT Earnings $2,355±$1,602
25th Percentile PT Earnings $9,591±$1,894
Median PT Earnings $20,070±$2,903
75th Percentile PT Earnings $38,400±$7,637
90th Percentile PT Earnings $74,137±$14,459
Note: ‘Part-time or part-year’ includes everyone who did not work full-time, year-round—those who usually worked fewer than 35 hours per week or fewer than 50 weeks during the year. Weeks with paid vacation or paid sick leave count as weeks worked. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings (part-time or part-year) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Average PT Earnings $33,078±$3,161 $35,964±$504 ▼ −$2,886 71/197
10th Percentile PT Earnings $2,355±$1,602 $2,449±$60 ▼ −$93 116/197
25th Percentile PT Earnings $9,591±$1,894 $8,354±$178 ▲ +$1,237 62/197
Median PT Earnings $20,070±$2,903 $20,493±$187 ▼ −$423 98/197
75th Percentile PT Earnings $38,400±$7,637 $39,424±$445 ▼ −$1,024 81/197
90th Percentile PT Earnings $74,137±$14,459 $78,631±$1,357 ▼ −$4,494 71/197
Note: ‘Part-time or part-year’ includes everyone who did not work full-time, year-round—those who usually worked fewer than 35 hours per week or fewer than 50 weeks during the year. Weeks with paid vacation or paid sick leave count as weeks worked. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings (part-time or part-year) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $34,187 ±4,236 $34,343 ±3,770 $33,078 ±3,161 ▼ −$1,108▼ −$1,264▲ +$156
New York City citywide $31,824 ±365 $35,475 ±520 $35,964 ±504 ▲ +$4,140▲ +$489▲ +$3,651
Average PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $25,800 ±3,197 $27,989 ±3,073 $33,078 ±3,161 ▲ +$7,278▲ +$5,089▲ +$2,189
New York City citywide $24,017 ±275 $28,913 ±424 $35,964 ±504 ▲ +$11,947▲ +$7,052▲ +$4,895
10th Percentile PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $2,652 ±588 $2,411 ±591 $2,355 ±1,602 ▼ −$297▼ −$56▼ −$242
New York City citywide $2,516 ±41 $2,640 ±47 $2,449 ±60 ▼ −$67▼ −$191▲ +$124
10th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $2,002 ±444 $1,965 ±482 $2,355 ±1,602 ▲ +$353▲ +$390▼ −$37
New York City citywide $1,898 ±31 $2,151 ±39 $2,449 ±60 ▲ +$550▲ +$297▲ +$253
25th Percentile PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $7,528 ±1,402 $7,701 ±979 $9,591 ±1,894 ▲ +$2,063▲ +$1,890▲ +$173
New York City citywide $7,420 ±87 $8,048 ±97 $8,354 ±178 ▲ +$934▲ +$306▲ +$628
25th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $5,681 ±1,058 $6,276 ±798 $9,591 ±1,894 ▲ +$3,910▲ +$3,314▲ +$595
New York City citywide $5,599 ±65 $6,559 ±79 $8,354 ±178 ▲ +$2,754▲ +$1,795▲ +$960
Median PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $17,644 ±2,352 $18,314 ±2,049 $20,070 ±2,903 ▲ +$2,426▲ +$1,756▲ +$671
New York City citywide $16,750 ±175 $18,552 ±135 $20,493 ±187 ▲ +$3,743▲ +$1,941▲ +$1,802
Median PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $13,315 ±1,775 $14,926 ±1,670 $20,070 ±2,903 ▲ +$6,755▲ +$5,144▲ +$1,611
New York City citywide $12,641 ±132 $15,120 ±110 $20,493 ±187 ▲ +$7,852▲ +$5,373▲ +$2,479
75th Percentile PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $37,525 ±5,480 $37,608 ±4,197 $38,400 ±7,637 ▲ +$874▲ +$792▲ +$83
New York City citywide $36,208 ±348 $37,689 ±367 $39,424 ±445 ▲ +$3,215▲ +$1,735▲ +$1,481
75th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $28,320 ±4,136 $30,650 ±3,421 $38,400 ±7,637 ▲ +$10,080▲ +$7,749▲ +$2,331
New York City citywide $27,326 ±263 $30,717 ±299 $39,424 ±445 ▲ +$12,098▲ +$8,707▲ +$3,391
90th Percentile PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $80,853 ±14,073 $78,926 ±14,726 $74,137 ±14,459 ▼ −$6,716▼ −$4,789▼ −$1,927
New York City citywide $70,628 ±601 $76,255 ±899 $78,631 ±1,357 ▲ +$8,004▲ +$2,376▲ +$5,628
90th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $61,018 ±10,621 $64,325 ±12,002 $74,137 ±14,459 ▲ +$13,119▲ +$9,812▲ +$3,307
New York City citywide $53,302 ±453 $62,148 ±733 $78,631 ±1,357 ▲ +$25,330▲ +$16,483▲ +$8,847

Earnings of All Workers

Category Lower East Side
Average Earnings $88,451±$5,613
10th Percentile Earnings $10,297±$1,528
25th Percentile Earnings $25,427±$3,098
Median Earnings $61,202±$4,434
75th Percentile Earnings Over $100,000
90th Percentile Earnings Over $100,000
Note: Includes all workers who reported earnings in the past 12 months, regardless of full-time or part-time/part-year work status. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Average Earnings $88,451±$5,613 $82,762±$684 ▲ +$5,689 39/197
10th Percentile Earnings $10,297±$1,528 $9,126±$169 ▲ +$1,170 73/197
25th Percentile Earnings $25,427±$3,098 $24,699±$185 ▲ +$728 99/197
Median Earnings $61,202±$4,434 $51,594±$290 ▲ +$9,608 50/197
75th Percentile Earnings Over $100,000 $96,947±$402 ▲ +$3,053+ 1/197
90th Percentile Earnings Over $100,000 Over $100,000 — 1/197
Note: Includes all workers who reported earnings in the past 12 months, regardless of full-time or part-time/part-year work status. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $74,806 ±3,521 $81,796 ±3,845 $88,451 ±5,613 ▲ +$13,645▲ +$6,656▲ +$6,990
New York City citywide $71,777 ±399 $79,012 ±486 $82,762 ±684 ▲ +$10,985▲ +$3,751▲ +$7,235
Average Earnings (nominal dollars) $56,455 ±2,657 $66,664 ±3,134 $88,451 ±5,613 ▲ +$31,996▲ +$21,788▲ +$10,209
New York City citywide $54,169 ±301 $64,395 ±396 $82,762 ±684 ▲ +$28,593▲ +$18,368▲ +$10,226
10th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $7,913 ±1,246 $9,089 ±1,328 $10,297 ±1,528 ▲ +$2,384▲ +$1,207▲ +$1,176
New York City citywide $8,471 ±88 $9,622 ±118 $9,126 ±169 ▲ +$655▼ −$496▲ +$1,151
10th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) $5,972 ±940 $7,408 ±1,083 $10,297 ±1,528 ▲ +$4,325▲ +$2,889▲ +$1,436
New York City citywide $6,393 ±67 $7,842 ±96 $9,126 ±169 ▲ +$2,734▲ +$1,284▲ +$1,449
25th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $20,717 ±2,014 $24,753 ±2,038 $25,427 ±3,098 ▲ +$4,710▲ +$674▲ +$4,036
New York City citywide $21,392 ±112 $23,930 ±173 $24,699 ±185 ▲ +$3,306▲ +$768▲ +$2,538
25th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) $15,635 ±1,520 $20,173 ±1,661 $25,427 ±3,098 ▲ +$9,792▲ +$5,253▲ +$4,539
New York City citywide $16,144 ±84 $19,503 ±141 $24,699 ±185 ▲ +$8,554▲ +$5,196▲ +$3,359
Median Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $47,672 ±4,500 $56,884 ±4,080 $61,202 ±4,434 ▲ +$13,530▲ +$4,318▲ +$9,212
New York City citywide $46,347 ±206 $50,132 ±213 $51,594 ±290 ▲ +$5,247▲ +$1,462▲ +$3,785
Median Earnings (nominal dollars) $35,977 ±3,396 $46,360 ±3,325 $61,202 ±4,434 ▲ +$25,225▲ +$14,842▲ +$10,383
New York City citywide $34,977 ±155 $40,858 ±174 $51,594 ±290 ▲ +$16,617▲ +$10,737▲ +$5,881
75th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $93,627 ±5,061 $106,113 ±6,236 — ——▲ +$12,486
New York City citywide $85,580 ±337 $93,700 ±477 $96,947 ±402 ▲ +$11,367▲ +$3,247▲ +$8,120
75th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) $70,658 ±3,819 $86,482 ±5,082 — ——▲ +$15,823
New York City citywide $64,586 ±254 $76,366 ±389 $96,947 ±402 ▲ +$32,362▲ +$20,582▲ +$11,780
90th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — — — ———
New York City citywide — — — ———
90th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) — — — ———
New York City citywide — — — ———

Economic Mobility

Adult Outcomes for People Who Grew Up in Lower East Side, Manhattan

Category Lower East Side
Household income at age 35 $51,708 ±$998
Household income percentile rank 47.1 ±0.62 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 18.3% ±0.82 pp
Individual income at age 35 $39,467 ±$728
Fraction married 35.2% ±1.00 pp
Employment rate 75.8% ±0.92 pp
Incarceration rate 0.64% ±0.20 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Lower East Side, Manhattan. Adult outcomes were measured in 2014 and 2015, when they were ages 31–37. Income amounts are adjusted for inflation and shown in 2024 dollars; they describe income measured in 2014–2015. Household income includes a spouse’s income; individual income excludes it. Incarceration was measured on April 1, 2010.
Universe: Children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Lower East Side, Manhattan · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)
Category Lower East Side City Difference
Household income at age 35 $51,708 ±$998 $52,474 ±$86 −$766
Household income percentile rank 47.1 ±0.62 pp 46.8 ±0.05 pp +0.3 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 18.3% ±0.82 pp 18.5% ±0.06 pp −0.1 pp
Individual income at age 35 $39,467 ±$728 $39,198 ±$61 +$269
Fraction married 35.2% ±1.00 pp 31.7% ±0.08 pp +3.5 pp
Employment rate 75.8% ±0.92 pp 74.1% ±0.08 pp +1.7 pp
Incarceration rate 0.64% ±0.20 pp 1.28% ±0.02 pp −0.6 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Lower East Side, Manhattan. Adult outcomes were measured in 2014 and 2015, when they were ages 31–37. Income amounts are adjusted for inflation and shown in 2024 dollars; they describe income measured in 2014–2015. Household income includes a spouse’s income; individual income excludes it. Incarceration was measured on April 1, 2010.
Universe: Children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Lower East Side, Manhattan · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)

Predicted Adult Outcomes for People Who Grew Up in Lower East Side, Manhattan in Lower-Income Families

Category Lower East Side
Household income at age 35 $51,378 ±$1,153
Household income percentile rank 46.9 ±0.74 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 17.1% ±1.07 pp
Individual income at age 35 $40,029 ±$877
Note: These are predicted outcomes for children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Lower East Side, Manhattan with parents at the 25th percentile of national household income (about $35,800 a year in 2024 dollars). Adult outcomes were measured in 2014 and 2015, when they were ages 31–37. Income amounts are adjusted for inflation and shown in 2024 dollars; they describe income measured in 2014–2015. Household income includes a spouse’s income; individual income excludes it.
Universe: Children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Lower East Side, Manhattan · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)
Category Lower East Side City Difference
Household income at age 35 $51,378 ±$1,153 $44,495 ±$99 +$6,882
Household income percentile rank 46.9 ±0.74 pp 42.1 ±0.06 pp +4.8 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 17.1% ±1.07 pp 12.6% ±0.08 pp +4.5 pp
Individual income at age 35 $40,029 ±$877 $35,077 ±$78 +$4,951
Note: These are predicted outcomes for children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Lower East Side, Manhattan with parents at the 25th percentile of national household income (about $35,800 a year in 2024 dollars). Adult outcomes were measured in 2014 and 2015, when they were ages 31–37. Income amounts are adjusted for inflation and shown in 2024 dollars; they describe income measured in 2014–2015. Household income includes a spouse’s income; individual income excludes it.
Universe: Children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Lower East Side, Manhattan · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)

Geographic Mobility of People Who Grew Up in Lower East Side, Manhattan

Category Lower East Side
Stayed in the greater New York City area 75.5% ±0.94 pp
Stayed in the same small immediate neighborhood area 30.1% ±1.01 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Lower East Side, Manhattan. Adult residence is measured using the most recent available address, generally from 2015, when this cohort was ages 31–37. “Greater New York City area” means the Census commuting zone for the New York City area. “Small immediate neighborhood area” means the childhood Census tract.
Universe: Children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Lower East Side, Manhattan · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)
Category Lower East Side City Difference
Stayed in the greater New York City area 75.5% ±0.94 pp 71.5% ±0.08 pp +4.0 pp
Stayed in the same small immediate neighborhood area 30.1% ±1.01 pp 25.0% ±0.08 pp +5.0 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Lower East Side, Manhattan. Adult residence is measured using the most recent available address, generally from 2015, when this cohort was ages 31–37. “Greater New York City area” means the Census commuting zone for the New York City area. “Small immediate neighborhood area” means the childhood Census tract.
Universe: Children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Lower East Side, Manhattan · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)

Local Businesses

Jobs in Lower East Side

Category Lower East Side
All jobs located in lower east side 21,100
Lower East Side jobs held by Lower East Side residents 4.1%
Lower East Side jobs held by non-Lower East Side residents 95.9%
Employed residents working in Lower East Side 3.8%
Employed residents working outside Lower East Side 96.2%
Universe: LODES-covered wage-and-salary jobs located in, or primary jobs held by residents of, this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category Lower East Side New York City neighborhood median Difference Rank
All jobs located in lower east side 21,100 10,404 ▲ +10,696 41/197
Lower East Side jobs held by Lower East Side residents 4.1% 5.0% ▼ −0.9 pp 116/197
Lower East Side jobs held by non-Lower East Side residents 95.9% 95.0% ▲ +0.9 pp 82/197
Employed residents working in Lower East Side 3.8% 3.0% ▲ +0.8 pp 67/197
Employed residents working outside Lower East Side 96.2% 97.0% ▼ −0.8 pp 131/197
Universe: LODES-covered wage-and-salary jobs located in, or primary jobs held by residents of, this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
All jobs located in lower east side 12,170 18,320 21,100 ▲ +8,930▲ +2,780▲ +6,150
New York City citywide 7,071 10,269 10,404 ▲ +3,333▲ +135▲ +3,198
Lower East Side jobs held by Lower East Side residents 6.3%689 4.1%674 4.1%746 ▼ −2.2 pp▲ +57– 0.0 pp▲ +72▼ −2.2 pp▼ −15
New York City citywide 6.6%451 5.4%477 5.0%452 ▼ −1.6 pp▲ +1▼ −0.3 pp▼ −25▼ −1.2 pp▲ +26
Lower East Side jobs held by non-Lower East Side residents 93.7%10,218 95.9%15,642 95.9%17,316 ▲ +2.2 pp▲ +7,098– 0.0 pp▲ +1,674▲ +2.2 pp▲ +5,424
New York City citywide 93.4%5,872 94.6%8,654 95.0%8,960 ▲ +1.6 pp▲ +3,088▲ +0.3 pp▲ +306▲ +1.2 pp▲ +2,782
Employed residents working in Lower East Side 3.5%689 3.3%674 3.8%746 ▲ +0.4 pp▲ +57▲ +0.6 pp▲ +72▼ −0.2 pp▼ −15
New York City citywide 3.1%451 3.0%477 3.0%452 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +1– 0.0 pp▼ −25▼ −0.1 pp▲ +26
Employed residents working outside Lower East Side 96.5%19,247 96.7%19,995 96.2%18,825 ▼ −0.4 pp▼ −422▼ −0.6 pp▼ −1,170▲ +0.2 pp▲ +748
New York City citywide 96.9%13,415 97.0%14,964 97.0%14,473 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +1,058– 0.0 pp▼ −491▲ +0.1 pp▲ +1,549

Industry of Jobs in Lower East Side

Category Lower East Side
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.0%1
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0%0
Construction 1.3%271
Manufacturing 1.1%242
Wholesale Trade 1.8%380
Retail Trade 8.9%1,868
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 0.2%47
↳ Utilities 0.0%5
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 0.2%42
Information 2.9%602
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 4.3%906
↳ Finance & Insurance 0.7%143
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 3.6%763
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 5.1%1,085
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 3.5%728
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.8%179
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 0.8%178
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 43.9%9,254
↳ Educational Services 13.2%2,782
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 30.7%6,472
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 21.4%4,514
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 2.9%620
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 18.5%3,894
Other Services 2.5%538
Public Administration 6.6%1,392
Note: Industry categories follow the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). See the full listing of industries in each category. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.0%1 0.0%619 0% 52/197
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0%0 0.0%83 0% 25/197
Construction 1.3%271 3.1%139,152 ▼ -1.8% 151/197
Manufacturing 1.1%242 1.2%55,853 ▼ -0.1% 68/197
Wholesale Trade 1.8%380 3.1%137,321 ▼ -1.3% 69/197
Retail Trade 8.9%1,868 6.6%297,544 ▲ +2.2% 87/197
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 0.2%47 2.8%126,099 ▼ -2.6% 170/197
↳ Utilities 0.0%5 0.4%16,231 ▼ -0.3% 39/197
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 0.2%42 2.4%109,868 ▼ -2.2% 169/197
Information 2.9%602 5.6%251,449 ▼ -2.7% 32/197
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 4.3%906 11.2%501,939 ▼ -6.9% 83/197
↳ Finance & Insurance 0.7%143 8.1%365,563 ▼ -7.4% 143/197
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 3.6%763 3.0%136,376 ▲ +0.6% 48/197
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 5.1%1,085 17.6%792,517 ▼ -12.5% 116/197
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 3.5%728 10.0%451,404 ▼ -6.6% 71/197
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.8%179 1.7%78,709 ▼ -0.9% 47/197
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 0.8%178 5.8%262,404 ▼ -5.0% 179/197
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 43.9%9,254 31.0%1,396,680 ▲ +12.8% 93/197
↳ Educational Services 13.2%2,782 9.7%438,075 ▲ +3.4% 98/197
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 30.7%6,472 21.3%958,605 ▲ +9.4% 75/197
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 21.4%4,514 9.1%410,541 ▲ +12.3% 10/197
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 2.9%620 1.9%85,401 ▲ +1.0% 23/197
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 18.5%3,894 7.2%325,140 ▲ +11.2% 9/197
Other Services 2.5%538 3.6%162,909 ▼ -1.1% 139/197
Public Administration 6.6%1,392 5.0%225,568 ▲ +1.6% 57/197
Note: Industry categories follow the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). See the full listing of industries in each category. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.0%1 0.0%4 0.0%1 – 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp▼ −3– 0.0 pp▲ +3
New York City citywide 0.0%290 0.0%525 0.0%619 – 0.0 pp▲ +329– 0.0 pp▲ +94– 0.0 pp▲ +235
Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0%0 0.0%0 0.0%0 – 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0
New York City citywide 0.0%68 0.0%87 0.0%83 – 0.0 pp▲ +15– 0.0 pp▼ −4– 0.0 pp▲ +19
Construction 3.5%429 3.5%640 1.3%271 ▼ −2.2 pp▼ −158▼ −2.2 pp▼ −369– 0.0 pp▲ +211
New York City citywide 3.2%126,592 3.4%153,767 3.1%139,152 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +12,560▼ −0.3 pp▼ −14,615▲ +0.2 pp▲ +27,175
Manufacturing 1.9%236 1.7%319 1.1%242 ▼ −0.8 pp▲ +6▼ −0.6 pp▼ −77▼ −0.2 pp▲ +83
New York City citywide 1.9%76,142 1.4%64,599 1.2%55,853 ▼ −0.7 pp▼ −20,289▼ −0.2 pp▼ −8,746▼ −0.5 pp▼ −11,543
Wholesale Trade 2.7%329 1.2%222 1.8%380 ▼ −0.9 pp▲ +51▲ +0.6 pp▲ +158▼ −1.5 pp▼ −107
New York City citywide 3.6%143,307 3.1%140,693 3.1%137,321 ▼ −0.5 pp▼ −5,986▼ −0.1 pp▼ −3,372▼ −0.5 pp▼ −2,614
Retail Trade 18.2%2,220 11.6%2,123 8.9%1,868 ▼ −9.4 pp▼ −352▼ −2.7 pp▼ −255▼ −6.7 pp▼ −97
New York City citywide 8.6%343,366 7.5%340,345 6.6%297,544 ▼ −2.0 pp▼ −45,822▼ −0.9 pp▼ −42,801▼ −1.1 pp▼ −3,021
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 0.6%67 0.4%74 0.2%47 ▼ −0.3 pp▼ −20▼ −0.2 pp▼ −27▼ −0.1 pp▲ +7
New York City citywide 3.9%155,419 3.9%174,548 2.8%126,099 ▼ −1.1 pp▼ −29,320▼ −1.1 pp▼ −48,449– 0.0 pp▲ +19,129
Utilities 0.0%0 0.0%3 0.0%5 – 0.0 pp▲ +5– 0.0 pp▲ +2– 0.0 pp▲ +3
New York City citywide 0.4%17,103 0.4%17,170 0.4%16,231 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −872– 0.0 pp▼ −939– 0.0 pp▲ +67
Transportation & Warehousing 0.6%67 0.4%71 0.2%42 ▼ −0.4 pp▼ −25▼ −0.2 pp▼ −29▼ −0.2 pp▲ +4
New York City citywide 3.5%138,316 3.5%157,378 2.4%109,868 ▼ −1.0 pp▼ −28,448▼ −1.0 pp▼ −47,510– 0.0 pp▲ +19,062
Information 3.0%363 1.2%217 2.9%602 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +239▲ +1.7 pp▲ +385▼ −1.8 pp▼ −146
New York City citywide 5.0%198,735 5.7%258,174 5.6%251,449 ▲ +0.6 pp▲ +52,714▼ −0.1 pp▼ −6,725▲ +0.7 pp▲ +59,439
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 5.1%621 5.0%924 4.3%906 ▼ −0.8 pp▲ +285▼ −0.7 pp▼ −18▼ −0.1 pp▲ +303
New York City citywide 11.5%459,787 10.6%480,828 11.2%501,939 ▼ −0.4 pp▲ +42,152▲ +0.5 pp▲ +21,111▼ −0.9 pp▲ +21,041
Finance & Insurance 0.9%107 0.5%98 0.7%143 ▼ −0.2 pp▲ +36▲ +0.1 pp▲ +45▼ −0.3 pp▼ −9
New York City citywide 8.2%325,484 7.6%342,651 8.1%365,563 – 0.0 pp▲ +40,079▲ +0.5 pp▲ +22,912▼ −0.6 pp▲ +17,167
Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 4.2%514 4.5%826 3.6%763 ▼ −0.6 pp▲ +249▼ −0.9 pp▼ −63▲ +0.3 pp▲ +312
New York City citywide 3.4%134,303 3.1%138,177 3.0%136,376 ▼ −0.3 pp▲ +2,073– 0.0 pp▼ −1,801▼ −0.3 pp▲ +3,874
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 6.9%835 4.9%893 5.1%1,085 ▼ −1.7 pp▲ +250▲ +0.3 pp▲ +192▼ −2.0 pp▲ +58
New York City citywide 16.7%666,391 16.9%763,351 17.6%792,517 ▲ +0.9 pp▲ +126,126▲ +0.7 pp▲ +29,166▲ +0.2 pp▲ +96,960
Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 3.4%419 3.0%542 3.5%728 – 0.0 pp▲ +309▲ +0.5 pp▲ +186▼ −0.5 pp▲ +123
New York City citywide 9.3%372,704 9.2%414,813 10.0%451,404 ▲ +0.7 pp▲ +78,700▲ +0.8 pp▲ +36,591▼ −0.2 pp▲ +42,109
Management of Companies & Enterprises 1.2%148 0.7%127 0.8%179 ▼ −0.4 pp▲ +31▲ +0.2 pp▲ +52▼ −0.5 pp▼ −21
New York City citywide 1.8%71,177 1.7%77,911 1.7%78,709 – 0.0 pp▲ +7,532– 0.0 pp▲ +798▼ −0.1 pp▲ +6,734
Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 2.2%268 1.2%224 0.8%178 ▼ −1.4 pp▼ −90▼ −0.4 pp▼ −46▼ −1.0 pp▼ −44
New York City citywide 5.6%222,510 6.0%270,627 5.8%262,404 ▲ +0.3 pp▲ +39,894▼ −0.2 pp▼ −8,223▲ +0.4 pp▲ +48,117
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 19.3%2,344 31.3%5,730 43.9%9,254 ▲ +24.6 pp▲ +6,910▲ +12.6 pp▲ +3,524▲ +12.0 pp▲ +3,386
New York City citywide 26.6%1,062,153 28.3%1,278,480 31.0%1,396,680 ▲ +4.4 pp▲ +334,527▲ +2.7 pp▲ +118,200▲ +1.7 pp▲ +216,327
Educational Services 3.3%405 13.5%2,475 13.2%2,782 ▲ +9.9 pp▲ +2,377▼ −0.3 pp▲ +307▲ +10.2 pp▲ +2,070
New York City citywide 9.0%360,208 9.2%417,050 9.7%438,075 ▲ +0.7 pp▲ +77,867▲ +0.5 pp▲ +21,025▲ +0.2 pp▲ +56,842
Health Care & Social Assistance 15.9%1,939 17.8%3,255 30.7%6,472 ▲ +14.7 pp▲ +4,533▲ +12.9 pp▲ +3,217▲ +1.8 pp▲ +1,316
New York City citywide 17.6%701,945 19.1%861,430 21.3%958,605 ▲ +3.7 pp▲ +256,660▲ +2.2 pp▲ +97,175▲ +1.5 pp▲ +159,485
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 34.9%4,248 28.1%5,155 21.4%4,514 ▼ −13.5 pp▲ +266▼ −6.7 pp▼ −641▼ −6.8 pp▲ +907
New York City citywide 10.2%406,119 9.9%447,529 9.1%410,541 ▼ −1.1 pp▲ +4,422▼ −0.8 pp▼ −36,988▼ −0.3 pp▲ +41,410
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 4.9%591 3.0%554 2.9%620 ▼ −1.9 pp▲ +29▼ −0.1 pp▲ +66▼ −1.8 pp▼ −37
New York City citywide 2.2%88,853 2.1%94,383 1.9%85,401 ▼ −0.3 pp▼ −3,452▼ −0.2 pp▼ −8,982▼ −0.1 pp▲ +5,530
Accommodation & Food Services 30.0%3,657 25.1%4,601 18.5%3,894 ▼ −11.6 pp▲ +237▼ −6.7 pp▼ −707▼ −4.9 pp▲ +944
New York City citywide 8.0%317,266 7.8%353,146 7.2%325,140 ▼ −0.7 pp▲ +7,874▼ −0.6 pp▼ −28,006▼ −0.1 pp▲ +35,880
Other Services 3.8%458 2.8%518 2.5%538 ▼ −1.2 pp▲ +80▼ −0.3 pp▲ +20▼ −0.9 pp▲ +60
New York City citywide 4.0%161,449 3.9%177,461 3.6%162,909 ▼ −0.4 pp▲ +1,460▼ −0.3 pp▼ −14,552▼ −0.1 pp▲ +16,012
Public Administration 0.2%19 8.2%1,501 6.6%1,392 ▲ +6.4 pp▲ +1,373▼ −1.6 pp▼ −109▲ +8.0 pp▲ +1,482
New York City citywide 4.7%188,365 5.2%234,805 5.0%225,568 ▲ +0.3 pp▲ +37,203▼ −0.2 pp▼ −9,237▲ +0.5 pp▲ +46,440

Earnings of Jobs in Lower East Side

Category Lower East Side
Jobs paying $15,000/year or less 20.7%4,362
Jobs paying $15,001–$40,000/year 34.2%7,207
Jobs paying more than $40,000/year 45.2%9,531
Note: LODES reports earnings in monthly bands; they are shown here as annual amounts. The bands use nominal dollars for each LODES release, including earlier periods. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Jobs paying $15,000/year or less 20.7%4,362 14.0%630,806 ▲ +6.6% 40/197
Jobs paying $15,001–$40,000/year 34.2%7,207 22.1%996,318 ▲ +12.0% 44/197
Jobs paying more than $40,000/year 45.2%9,531 63.8%2,871,067 ▼ -18.7% 155/197
Note: LODES reports earnings in monthly bands; they are shown here as annual amounts. The bands use nominal dollars for each LODES release, including earlier periods. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
Jobs paying $15,000/year or less 31.6%3,842 20.9%3,828 20.7%4,362 ▼ −10.9 pp▲ +520▼ −0.2 pp▲ +534▼ −10.7 pp▼ −14
New York City citywide 19.9%791,687 16.6%748,463 14.0%630,806 ▼ −5.8 pp▼ −160,881▼ −2.6 pp▼ −117,657▼ −3.3 pp▼ −43,224
Jobs paying $15,001–$40,000/year 39.7%4,835 35.5%6,506 34.2%7,207 ▼ −5.6 pp▲ +2,372▼ −1.4 pp▲ +701▼ −4.2 pp▲ +1,671
New York City citywide 27.1%1,080,769 25.4%1,146,348 22.1%996,318 ▼ −5.0 pp▼ −84,451▼ −3.2 pp▼ −150,030▼ −1.7 pp▲ +65,579
Jobs paying more than $40,000/year 28.7%3,493 43.6%7,986 45.2%9,531 ▲ +16.5 pp▲ +6,038▲ +1.6 pp▲ +1,545▲ +14.9 pp▲ +4,493
New York City citywide 53.0%2,115,659 58.0%2,620,294 63.8%2,871,067 ▲ +10.8 pp▲ +755,408▲ +5.8 pp▲ +250,773▲ +5.0 pp▲ +504,635

Jobs in Lower East Side by Firm Age

Category Lower East Side
Firm age: 0–1 years 3.9%687
Firm age: 2–3 years 4.0%713
Firm age: 4–5 years 7.9%1,393
Firm age: 6–10 years 36.1%6,399
Firm age: 11 or more years 48.1%8,536
Note: Firm-age categories apply only to private-sector jobs. Firm age reflects the employer as a whole, not the age of an individual local worksite. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Firm age: 0–1 years 3.9%687 2.8%111,906 ▲ +1.1% 76/197
Firm age: 2–3 years 4.0%713 3.5%140,833 ▲ +0.5% 100/197
Firm age: 4–5 years 7.9%1,393 5.3%211,987 ▲ +2.5% 50/197
Firm age: 6–10 years 36.1%6,399 11.2%444,569 ▲ +24.9% 11/197
Firm age: 11 or more years 48.1%8,536 77.1%3,069,799 ▼ -29.0% 186/197
Note: Firm-age categories apply only to private-sector jobs. Firm age reflects the employer as a whole, not the age of an individual local worksite. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
Firm age: 0–1 years 11.9%1,447 7.0%1,043 3.9%687 ▼ −8.0 pp▼ −760▼ −3.2 pp▼ −356▼ −4.9 pp▼ −404
New York City citywide 4.4%151,741 3.5%137,903 2.8%111,906 ▼ −1.6 pp▼ −39,835▼ −0.7 pp▼ −25,997▼ −0.9 pp▼ −13,838
Firm age: 2–3 years 12.6%1,536 6.9%1,016 4.0%713 ▼ −8.6 pp▼ −823▼ −2.8 pp▼ −303▼ −5.8 pp▼ −520
New York City citywide 5.0%171,531 5.4%212,080 3.5%140,833 ▼ −1.4 pp▼ −30,698▼ −1.8 pp▼ −71,247▲ +0.4 pp▲ +40,549
Firm age: 4–5 years 6.1%741 11.5%1,707 7.9%1,393 ▲ +1.8 pp▲ +652▼ −3.7 pp▼ −314▲ +5.4 pp▲ +966
New York City citywide 4.9%167,796 4.4%173,022 5.3%211,987 ▲ +0.5 pp▲ +44,191▲ +0.9 pp▲ +38,965▼ −0.5 pp▲ +5,226
Firm age: 6–10 years 18.6%2,265 12.9%1,914 36.1%6,399 ▲ +17.4 pp▲ +4,134▲ +23.2 pp▲ +4,485▼ −5.7 pp▼ −351
New York City citywide 10.0%346,102 10.2%401,457 11.2%444,569 ▲ +1.2 pp▲ +98,467▲ +1.0 pp▲ +43,112▲ +0.2 pp▲ +55,355
Firm age: 11 or more years 50.7%6,156 61.6%9,120 48.1%8,536 ▼ −2.5 pp▲ +2,380▼ −13.5 pp▼ −584▲ +10.9 pp▲ +2,964
New York City citywide 75.8%2,621,557 76.6%3,028,011 77.1%3,069,799 ▲ +1.4 pp▲ +448,242▲ +0.5 pp▲ +41,788▲ +0.8 pp▲ +406,454

Jobs in Lower East Side by Firm Size

Category Lower East Side
Firm size: 0–19 employees 24.8%4,399
Firm size: 20–49 employees 9.6%1,702
Firm size: 50–249 employees 17.4%3,091
Firm size: 250–499 employees 1.5%259
Firm size: 500 or more employees 46.7%8,277
Note: Firm size reflects the employer’s total workforce across all U.S. locations, if relevant, rather than the number of workers at a particular local worksite. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Firm size: 0–19 employees 24.8%4,399 16.0%637,051 ▲ +8.8% 98/197
Firm size: 20–49 employees 9.6%1,702 6.9%275,058 ▲ +2.7% 85/197
Firm size: 50–249 employees 17.4%3,091 12.1%479,695 ▲ +5.4% 52/197
Firm size: 250–499 employees 1.5%259 6.3%250,945 ▼ -4.8% 166/197
Firm size: 500 or more employees 46.7%8,277 58.7%2,336,345 ▼ -12.0% 82/197
Note: Firm size reflects the employer’s total workforce across all U.S. locations, if relevant, rather than the number of workers at a particular local worksite. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
Firm size: 0–19 employees 33.7%4,089 29.9%4,421 24.8%4,399 ▼ −8.9 pp▲ +310▼ −5.1 pp▼ −22▼ −3.8 pp▲ +332
New York City citywide 19.6%678,893 16.8%663,144 16.0%637,051 ▼ −3.6 pp▼ −41,842▼ −0.8 pp▼ −26,093▼ −2.9 pp▼ −15,749
Firm size: 20–49 employees 16.5%2,000 13.7%2,023 9.6%1,702 ▼ −6.9 pp▼ −298▼ −4.1 pp▼ −321▼ −2.8 pp▲ +23
New York City citywide 8.7%301,806 7.7%305,665 6.9%275,058 ▼ −1.8 pp▼ −26,748▼ −0.8 pp▼ −30,607▼ −1.0 pp▲ +3,859
Firm size: 50–249 employees 26.6%3,234 22.5%3,325 17.4%3,091 ▼ −9.2 pp▼ −143▼ −5.0 pp▼ −234▼ −4.2 pp▲ +91
New York City citywide 14.9%514,403 13.6%538,349 12.1%479,695 ▼ −2.8 pp▼ −34,708▼ −1.6 pp▼ −58,654▼ −1.3 pp▲ +23,946
Firm size: 250–499 employees 9.5%1,152 7.4%1,101 1.5%259 ▼ −8.0 pp▼ −893▼ −6.0 pp▼ −842▼ −2.0 pp▼ −51
New York City citywide 5.8%200,213 6.1%241,325 6.3%250,945 ▲ +0.5 pp▲ +50,732▲ +0.2 pp▲ +9,620▲ +0.3 pp▲ +41,112
Firm size: 500 or more employees 13.8%1,670 26.6%3,930 46.7%8,277 ▲ +32.9 pp▲ +6,607▲ +20.1 pp▲ +4,347▲ +12.8 pp▲ +2,260
New York City citywide 51.0%1,763,412 55.8%2,203,990 58.7%2,336,345 ▲ +7.7 pp▲ +572,933▲ +3.0 pp▲ +132,355▲ +4.8 pp▲ +440,578

Students

K-12 School Enrollment

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Category Lower East Side
Enrolled in K-12 School (of all residents) 10.1% ±1.6 pp10.1%±1.6 pp4,783 ±770
↳ Public School (of K–12 enrollees) 88.7% ±6.1 pp9.0%±0.6 pp4,241 ±294
↳ Private School (of K–12 enrollees) 11.3% ±4.3 pp1.1%±0.4 pp542 ±207
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 School (of all residents) 10.1%±1.6 pp10.1%±1.6 pp4,783±770 14.0%±0.1 pp14.0%±0.1 pp1,190,423±8,341 ▼ -3.9%▼ -3.9% 165/197
↳ Public School (of K–12 enrollees) 88.7%±6.1 pp9.0%±0.6 pp4,241±294 80.3%±0.2 pp11.3%±0.0 pp955,733±2,345 ▲ +8.4%▼ -2.3% 78/197151/197
↳ Private School (of K–12 enrollees) 11.3%±4.3 pp1.1%±0.4 pp542±207 19.7%±0.3 pp2.8%±0.0 pp234,690±4,066 ▼ -8.4%▼ -1.6% 120/197149/197
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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College Enrollment

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Category Lower East Side
Enrolled in College or Graduate School (of all residents) 7.1% ±1.2 pp7.1%±1.2 pp3,355 ±562
↳ Public College or University (of college enrollees) 47.9% ±6.6 pp3.4%±0.5 pp1,607 ±222
↳ Private College or University (of college enrollees) 52.1% ±10.3 pp3.7%±0.7 pp1,748 ±347
↳ Undergraduate College (of college enrollees) 71.0% ±12.5 pp5.1%±0.9 pp2,383 ±418
↳ Graduate or Professional School (of college enrollees) 29.0% ±6.2 pp2.1%±0.4 pp972 ±208
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Graduate School (of all residents) 7.1%±1.2 pp7.1%±1.2 pp3,355±562 7.0%±0.1 pp7.0%±0.1 pp591,973±6,960 ▲ +0.1%▲ +0.1% 63/197
↳ Public College or University (of college enrollees) 47.9%±6.6 pp3.4%±0.5 pp1,607±222 55.1%±0.6 pp3.8%±0.0 pp325,956±3,793 ▼ -7.2%▼ -0.4% 152/197135/197
↳ Private College or University (of college enrollees) 52.1%±10.3 pp3.7%±0.7 pp1,748±347 44.9%±0.5 pp3.1%±0.0 pp266,017±3,096 ▲ +7.2%▲ +0.6% 46/19740/197
↳ Undergraduate College (of college enrollees) 71.0%±12.5 pp5.1%±0.9 pp2,383±418 72.3%±0.3 pp5.0%±0.0 pp427,805±1,929 ▼ -1.2%0% 124/19795/197
↳ Graduate or Professional School (of college enrollees) 29.0%±6.2 pp2.1%±0.4 pp972±208 27.7%±0.6 pp1.9%±0.0 pp164,168±3,450 ▲ +1.2%▲ +0.1% 74/19763/197
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Student Digital Access

Category Lower East Side
K–12 Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 8.7% ±8.7 pp505 ±503
College Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 0.9% ±2.2 pp27 ±68
Universe: K-12 row — students enrolled in Pre-K through 12th grade; College row — students enrolled in college or graduate school · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
K–12 Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 8.7%±8.7 pp505±503 7.1%±0.3 pp— ▲ +1.6% 26/197
College Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 0.9%±2.2 pp27±68 5.5%±0.3 pp— ▼ -4.6% 161/197
Universe: K-12 row — students enrolled in Pre-K through 12th grade; College row — students enrolled in college or graduate school · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Stock & Stability

Owner vs. Renter-Occupied Housing

Category Lower East Side
Owner-Occupied Households 25.2% ±2.3 pp5,555 ±514
Renter-Occupied Households 74.8% ±2.5 pp16,507 ±559
Owner-Occupied Residents 26.9% ±2.6 pp12,236 ±1,182
Renter-Occupied Residents 73.1% ±3.0 pp33,183 ±1,347
Universe varies by row: household rows show the share of occupied housing units that are owner- versus renter-occupied; resident rows show the share of residents (people in occupied housing units, excluding group quarters) who live in owner- versus renter-occupied homes · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Owner-Occupied Households 25.2%±2.3 pp5,555±514 32.8%±0.3 pp1,093,056±9,342 ▼ -7.6% 126/197
Renter-Occupied Households 74.8%±2.5 pp16,507±559 67.2%±0.2 pp2,241,032±7,233 ▲ +7.6% 72/197
Owner-Occupied Residents 26.9%±2.6 pp12,236±1,182 36.1%±0.3 pp2,981,061±23,999 ▼ -9.1% 125/197
Renter-Occupied Residents 73.1%±3.0 pp33,183±1,347 63.9%±0.3 pp5,285,548±24,353 ▲ +9.1% 73/197
Universe varies by row: household rows show the share of occupied housing units that are owner- versus renter-occupied; resident rows show the share of residents (people in occupied housing units, excluding group quarters) who live in owner- versus renter-occupied homes · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Year Moved Into Current Home

Category Lower East Side
Median Year Moved In 2011±1.1 yr
Moved in 2023 or Later 3.3% ±1.1 pp719 ±236
Moved in 2020 to 2022 18.4% ±2.1 pp4,050 ±459
Moved in 2010 to 2019 31.6% ±3.4 pp6,962 ±744
Moved in 2000 to 2009 18.5% ±3.0 pp4,077 ±662
Moved in 1990 to 1999 11.5% ±2.0 pp2,530 ±449
Moved in 1989 or Earlier 16.9% ±2.1 pp3,724 ±456
Note: Move-in years come from the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates, which pooled survey responses collected over a five-year period.
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Median Year Moved In 2011±1.1 yr 2013±1.0 yr ▼ −2 108/197
Moved in 2023 or Later 3.3%±1.1 pp719±236 3.9%±0.1 pp128,386±3,034 ▼ -0.6% 99/197
Moved in 2020 to 2022 18.4%±2.1 pp4,050±459 18.4%±0.2 pp612,609±6,837 0% 61/197
Moved in 2010 to 2019 31.6%±3.4 pp6,962±744 37.5%±0.3 pp1,249,358±8,625 ▼ -5.9% 176/197
Moved in 2000 to 2009 18.5%±3.0 pp4,077±662 17.2%±0.2 pp574,466±6,666 ▲ +1.2% 95/197
Moved in 1990 to 1999 11.5%±2.0 pp2,530±449 11.2%±0.2 pp372,023±6,406 ▲ +0.3% 94/197
Moved in 1989 or Earlier 16.9%±2.1 pp3,724±456 11.9%±0.2 pp397,246±6,006 ▲ +5.0% 33/197
Note: Move-in years come from the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates, which pooled survey responses collected over a five-year period.
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Prior Location of Recent Movers

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Category Lower East Side
Moved Within the Past Year (of all residents) 9.8% ±1.2 pp9.8%±1.2 pp4,602 ±558
↳ Moved Within Same Borough (of recent movers) 4.4% ±0.8 pp45.4%±6.7 pp2,088 ±399
↳ Moved from Different New York County (of recent movers) 2.5% ±0.7 pp25.3%±5.9 pp1,166 ±306
↳ Moved from Different State (of recent movers) 2.3% ±0.6 pp23.4%±5.1 pp1,077 ±269
↳ Moved from Abroad (of recent movers) 0.6% ±0.3 pp5.9%±2.7 pp271 ±127
Universe: Population 1 year and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Moved Within the Past Year (of all residents) 9.8%±1.2 pp9.8%±1.2 pp4,602±558 9.9%±0.1 pp9.9%±0.1 pp827,473±12,196 ▼ -0.1%▼ -0.1% 58/197
↳ Moved Within Same Borough (of recent movers) 4.4%±0.8 pp45.4%±6.7 pp2,088±399 5.2%±0.1 pp52.7%±0.8 pp436,346±9,332 ▼ -0.8%▼ -7.4% 115/197161/197
↳ Moved from Different New York County (of recent movers) 2.5%±0.7 pp25.3%±5.9 pp1,166±306 2.0%±0.1 pp20.6%±0.5 pp170,433±4,911 ▲ +0.4%▲ +4.7% 55/19760/197
↳ Moved from Different State (of recent movers) 2.3%±0.6 pp23.4%±5.1 pp1,077±269 1.6%±0.1 pp16.4%±0.5 pp135,935±4,867 ▲ +0.7%▲ +7.0% 43/19729/197
↳ Moved from Abroad (of recent movers) 0.6%±0.3 pp5.9%±2.7 pp271±127 1.0%±0.0 pp10.2%±0.4 pp84,759±3,728 ▼ -0.4%▼ -4.4% 129/197152/197
Universe: Population 1 year and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Housing Vacancy Status

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Category Lower East Side
Overall Vacancy Rate (of housing units) 9.3% ±1.8 pp9.3%±1.8 pp2,272 ±444
↳ Vacant: For Rent (of vacant units) 3.4% ±1.2 pp36.8%±10.7 pp837 ±294
↳ Vacant: For Sale (of vacant units) 0.7% ±0.6 pp7.5%±6.0 pp170 ±141
↳ Vacant: Owner's Residence Elsewhere (of vacant units) 0.9% ±0.7 pp9.6%±7.6 pp219 ±177
↳ Vacant: All Other (of vacant units) 4.3% ±1.5 pp46.0%±12.9 pp1,046 ±357
Rental Vacancy Rate (of rental units) 4.7% ±1.6 pp4.7%±1.6 pp—
Owner Vacancy Rate (of owner units) 2.9% ±2.4 pp2.9%±2.4 pp—
Note: “All other” vacant units combines units that are seasonal, held for migrant workers, rented/sold but not yet occupied, or vacant for other reasons. The two vacancy-rate rows use a different base: the rental vacancy rate counts units actively listed for rent as a share of total rental stock (renter-occupied, rented-not-yet-occupied, and listed for rent), and the owner vacancy rate uses the equivalent owner-unit denominator (owner-occupied, sold but not yet occupied, and listed for sale).
Universe: All housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Overall Vacancy Rate (of housing units) 9.3%±1.8 pp9.3%±1.8 pp2,272±444 9.4%±0.2 pp9.4%±0.2 pp344,398±6,930 0%0% 56/197
↳ Vacant: For Rent (of vacant units) 3.4%±1.2 pp36.8%±10.7 pp837±294 2.3%±0.1 pp24.7%±0.6 pp85,121±2,753 ▲ +1.1%▲ +12.1% 25/19740/197
↳ Vacant: For Sale (of vacant units) 0.7%±0.6 pp7.5%±6.0 pp170±141 0.6%±0.0 pp6.0%±0.5 pp20,602±1,690 ▲ +0.1%▲ +1.5% 55/19771/197
↳ Vacant: Owner's Residence Elsewhere (of vacant units) 0.9%±0.7 pp9.6%±7.6 pp219±177 0.5%±0.0 pp5.6%±0.5 pp19,217±1,699 ▲ +0.4%▲ +4.1% 30/19740/197
↳ Vacant: All Other (of vacant units) 4.3%±1.5 pp46.0%±12.9 pp1,046±357 6.0%±0.2 pp63.7%±1.9 pp219,458±7,833 ▼ -1.7%▼ -17.7% 100/197162/197
Rental Vacancy Rate (of rental units) 4.7%±1.6 pp4.7%±1.6 pp— 3.6%±0.1 pp3.6%±0.1 pp— ▲ +1.1%▲ +1.1% 42/197
Owner Vacancy Rate (of owner units) 2.9%±2.4 pp2.9%±2.4 pp— 1.8%±0.1 pp1.8%±0.1 pp— ▲ +1.1%▲ +1.1% 34/197
Note: “All other” vacant units combines units that are seasonal, held for migrant workers, rented/sold but not yet occupied, or vacant for other reasons. The two vacancy-rate rows use a different base: the rental vacancy rate counts units actively listed for rent as a share of total rental stock (renter-occupied, rented-not-yet-occupied, and listed for rent), and the owner vacancy rate uses the equivalent owner-unit denominator (owner-occupied, sold but not yet occupied, and listed for sale).
Universe: All housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Housing Age

Category Lower East Side
Median Year Built 1953±2 yr
Pre-1940 32.2% ±2.8 pp7,841 ±676
1940-2009 61.6% ±3.9 pp14,997 ±957
2010+ 6.1% ±1.2 pp1,496 ±289
Note: Year-built figures are based on residents’ self-reports. Many people do not know the precise year their building was constructed, so these distributions should be treated as approximate rather than exact.
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Median Year Built 1953±2 yr 1952±1 yr ▲ +1 yrs 99/197
Pre-1940 32.2%±2.8 pp7,841±676 38.2%±0.2 pp1,405,250±8,136 ▼ -6.0% 107/197
1940-2009 61.6%±3.9 pp14,997±957 55.0%±0.4 pp2,022,113±13,026 ▲ +6.7% 87/197
2010+ 6.1%±1.2 pp1,496±289 6.8%±0.1 pp251,123±4,594 ▼ -0.7% 64/197
Note: Year-built figures are based on residents’ self-reports. Many people do not know the precise year their building was constructed, so these distributions should be treated as approximate rather than exact.
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Units by Building Size

Category Lower East Side
Population Density 79,892 /sq mi±3,672/sq mi
Single-Family Homes 1.0% ±0.5 pp233 ±133
Buildings With 2–4 Units 2.3% ±0.9 pp559 ±224
Buildings With 5–19 Units 19.1% ±2.0 pp4,655 ±496
Buildings With 20 or More Units 77.5% ±3.5 pp18,869 ±850
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Population Density 79,892 /sq mi±3,672/sq mi 33,816 /sq mi±2/sq mi ▲ +46,076 /sq mi 26/197
Single-Family Homes 1.0%±0.5 pp233±133 16.3%±0.2 pp598,290±6,212 ▼ -15.3% 188/197
Buildings With 2–4 Units 2.3%±0.9 pp559±224 21.3%±0.2 pp784,262±7,818 ▼ -19.0% 178/197
Buildings With 5–19 Units 19.1%±2.0 pp4,655±496 13.3%±0.2 pp490,074±6,520 ▲ +5.8% 38/197
Buildings With 20 or More Units 77.5%±3.5 pp18,869±850 48.9%±0.3 pp1,798,617±9,757 ▲ +28.6% 37/197
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Homes by Number of Bedrooms

Category Lower East Side
Studio 10.2% ±2.1 pp2,489 ±502
1 Bedroom 35.1% ±2.7 pp8,545 ±648
2 Bedrooms 41.0% ±3.1 pp9,979 ±751
3 Bedrooms 12.0% ±1.7 pp2,914 ±422
4 Bedrooms 1.4% ±0.5 pp334 ±125
5 or More Bedrooms 0.3% ±0.3 pp73 ±65
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Studio 10.2%±2.1 pp2,489±502 9.6%±0.1 pp351,466±5,299 ▲ +0.7% 62/197
1 Bedroom 35.1%±2.7 pp8,545±648 29.4%±0.2 pp1,081,074±8,667 ▲ +5.7% 59/197
2 Bedrooms 41.0%±3.1 pp9,979±751 31.6%±0.2 pp1,162,968±7,113 ▲ +9.4% 13/197
3 Bedrooms 12.0%±1.7 pp2,914±422 21.9%±0.2 pp806,079±7,253 ▼ -9.9% 165/197
4 Bedrooms 1.4%±0.5 pp334±125 5.4%±0.1 pp197,308±4,006 ▼ -4.0% 176/197
5 or More Bedrooms 0.3%±0.3 pp73±65 2.2%±0.1 pp79,591±2,374 ▼ -1.9% 176/197
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Overcrowded Housing

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Category Lower East Side
Overcrowded: More Than 1 Person per Room (of occupied housing units) 3.9% ±1.2 pp3.9%±1.2 pp856 ±256
↳ Moderately Overcrowded: 1.01–1.50 People per Room (of overcrowded units) 2.3% ±0.8 pp59.8%±12.2 pp512 ±186
↳ Severely Overcrowded: 1.51 or More People per Room (of overcrowded units) 1.6% ±0.8 pp40.2%±17.0 pp344 ±178
Note: Rooms are defined as living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, finished recreation rooms, and enclosed porches. Bathrooms, closets, hallways, and unfinished spaces are not counted as rooms.
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Overcrowded: More Than 1 Person per Room (of occupied housing units) 3.9%±1.2 pp3.9%±1.2 pp856±256 9.2%±0.2 pp9.2%±0.2 pp307,926±5,138 ▼ -5.4%▼ -5.4% 164/197
↳ Moderately Overcrowded: 1.01–1.50 People per Room (of overcrowded units) 2.3%±0.8 pp59.8%±12.2 pp512±186 5.2%±0.1 pp56.0%±0.7 pp172,430±3,668 ▼ -2.9%▲ +3.8% 161/19792/197
↳ Severely Overcrowded: 1.51 or More People per Room (of overcrowded units) 1.6%±0.8 pp40.2%±17.0 pp344±178 4.1%±0.1 pp44.0%±0.9 pp135,496±3,627 ▼ -2.5%▼ -3.8% 158/197106/197
Note: Rooms are defined as living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, finished recreation rooms, and enclosed porches. Bathrooms, closets, hallways, and unfinished spaces are not counted as rooms.
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Primary Home Heating Fuel

Category Lower East Side
Natural Gas Heat 38.6% ±2.9 pp8,523 ±640
Electric Heat 44.4% ±3.8 pp9,794 ±835
Other Heating Source 17.0% ±2.3 pp3,745 ±518
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Natural Gas Heat 38.6%±2.9 pp8,523±640 64.4%±0.2 pp2,148,783±6,186 ▼ -25.8% 192/197
Electric Heat 44.4%±3.8 pp9,794±835 16.8%±0.2 pp560,448±6,181 ▲ +27.6% 6/197
Other Heating Source 17.0%±2.3 pp3,745±518 18.7%±0.2 pp624,858±6,602 ▼ -1.8% 90/197
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Costs & Affordability

Housing Cost Burden

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Category Lower East Side
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing 32.4% ±2.4 pp7,139 ±528
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing 23.8% ±2.8 pp5,246 ±623
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing 43.9% ±3.6 pp9,677 ±783
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing 22.0% ±3.0 pp4,854 ±653
Note: Housing costs include gross rent for renters and selected monthly owner costs for owners, including costs beyond mortgage payments. Shares exclude units whose housing-cost-to-income ratio is not computed. Spending 30% or more is cost burdened; 50% or more is a subset of that group.
Universe: Occupied housing units with a computed housing-cost-to-income ratio · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing 32.4%±2.4 pp7,139±528 24.4%±0.3 pp814,041±8,540 ▲ +7.9% 98/197
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing 23.8%±2.8 pp5,246±623 20.8%±0.2 pp694,190±7,700 ▲ +3.0% 19/197
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing 43.9%±3.6 pp9,677±783 49.8%±0.3 pp1,660,983±9,856 ▼ -6.0% 129/197
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing 22.0%±3.0 pp4,854±653 27.5%±0.2 pp917,087±8,128 ▼ -5.5% 141/197
Note: Housing costs include gross rent for renters and selected monthly owner costs for owners, including costs beyond mortgage payments. Shares exclude units whose housing-cost-to-income ratio is not computed. Spending 30% or more is cost burdened; 50% or more is a subset of that group.
Universe: Occupied housing units with a computed housing-cost-to-income ratio · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Monthly Housing Costs

Category Lower East Side
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $270±$25
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $554±$88
Median Monthly Housing Costs $1,348±$77
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $2,688±$192
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs Over $3,000
Note: Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s monthly housing cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly housing costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $3,681 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $270±$25 $532±$10 ▼ −$262 191/197
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $554±$88 $1,150±$6 ▼ −$596 189/197
Median Monthly Housing Costs $1,348±$77 $1,882±$6 ▼ −$534 178/197
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $2,688±$192 $2,863±$12 ▼ −$176 96/197
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs Over $3,000 Over $3,000 — 1/197
Note: Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s monthly housing cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly housing costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $3,681 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $313 ±17 $286 ±13 $270 ±25 ▼ −$44▼ −$16▼ −$27
New York City citywide $535 ±7 $491 ±7 $532 ±10 ▼ −$4▲ +$41▼ −$44
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $236 ±13 $233 ±10 $270 ±25 ▲ +$33▲ +$37▼ −$3
New York City citywide $404 ±5 $400 ±6 $532 ±10 ▲ +$128▲ +$132▼ −$4
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $574 ±64 $474 ±40 $554 ±88 ▼ −$20▲ +$79▼ −$99
New York City citywide $1,120 ±5 $1,154 ±5 $1,150 ±6 ▲ +$30▼ −$4▲ +$34
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $433 ±48 $387 ±32 $554 ±88 ▲ +$121▲ +$167▼ −$46
New York City citywide $845 ±3 $940 ±4 $1,150 ±6 ▲ +$305▲ +$210▲ +$95
Median Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $1,211 ±48 $1,206 ±76 $1,348 ±77 ▲ +$137▲ +$142▼ −$4
New York City citywide $1,742 ±5 $1,843 ±6 $1,882 ±6 ▲ +$140▲ +$39▲ +$100
Median Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $914 ±36 $983 ±62 $1,348 ±77 ▲ +$434▲ +$365▲ +$70
New York City citywide $1,315 ±4 $1,502 ±5 $1,882 ±6 ▲ +$567▲ +$380▲ +$187
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $2,295 ±131 $2,390 ±145 $2,688 ±192 ▲ +$392▲ +$297▲ +$95
New York City citywide $2,625 ±6 $2,797 ±9 $2,863 ±12 ▲ +$239▲ +$66▲ +$173
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $1,732 ±99 $1,948 ±118 $2,688 ±192 ▲ +$955▲ +$739▲ +$216
New York City citywide $1,981 ±5 $2,280 ±7 $2,863 ±12 ▲ +$882▲ +$584▲ +$299
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — $3,576 ±93 — ———
New York City citywide — — — ———
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) — $2,914 ±75 — ———
New York City citywide — — — ———

Rent

Rent measure
Category Lower East Side
Average Rent Plus Utilities $1,876±$112
10th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $294±$22
25th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $524±$98
Median Rent Plus Utilities $1,306±$83
75th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $2,434±$208
90th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities Over $3,500
Note: Rent is what renters pay their landlord; Rent plus Utilities adds the estimated cost of utilities renters pay separately. Rent plus Utilities is the better comparison, since some units include utilities in the rent and others bill them separately. Both reflect what current renters pay, not asking rents. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s rent brackets and describe units that pay cash rent. If a percentile of rent is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,294 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Average Rent Plus Utilities $1,876±$112 $2,084±$9 ▼ −$208 100/197
10th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $294±$22 $618±$12 ▼ −$324 192/197
25th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $524±$98 $1,212±$9 ▼ −$687 190/197
Median Rent Plus Utilities $1,306±$83 $1,821±$7 ▼ −$515 180/197
75th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $2,434±$208 $2,550±$14 ▼ −$116 79/197
90th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities Over $3,500 Over $3,500 — 1/197
Note: Rent is what renters pay their landlord; Rent plus Utilities adds the estimated cost of utilities renters pay separately. Rent plus Utilities is the better comparison, since some units include utilities in the rent and others bill them separately. Both reflect what current renters pay, not asking rents. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s rent brackets and describe units that pay cash rent. If a percentile of rent is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,294 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side
Average Rent $1,782±$110
10th Percentile Rent $279±$25
25th Percentile Rent $504±$89
Median Rent $1,217±$99
75th Percentile Rent $2,326±$195
90th Percentile Rent Over $3,500
Note: Rent is what renters pay their landlord; Rent plus Utilities adds the estimated cost of utilities renters pay separately. Rent plus Utilities is the better comparison, since some units include utilities in the rent and others bill them separately. Both reflect what current renters pay, not asking rents. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s rent brackets and describe units that pay cash rent. If a percentile of rent is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,294 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Average Rent $1,782±$110 $1,928±$9 ▼ −$146 81/197
10th Percentile Rent $279±$25 $538±$10 ▼ −$259 183/197
25th Percentile Rent $504±$89 $1,088±$6 ▼ −$584 190/197
Median Rent $1,217±$99 $1,686±$7 ▼ −$469 176/197
75th Percentile Rent $2,326±$195 $2,380±$8 ▼ −$54 65/197
90th Percentile Rent Over $3,500 Over $3,500 — 1/197
Note: Rent is what renters pay their landlord; Rent plus Utilities adds the estimated cost of utilities renters pay separately. Rent plus Utilities is the better comparison, since some units include utilities in the rent and others bill them separately. Both reflect what current renters pay, not asking rents. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s rent brackets and describe units that pay cash rent. If a percentile of rent is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,294 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Rent measure

Homeowner Costs With a Mortgage

Category Lower East Side
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $3,499±$281
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,407±$299
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,314±$376
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $3,222±$256
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) Over $4,000
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) Over $4,000
Note: Selected monthly owner costs include real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance; electricity, gas, water and sewer; other fuels; and, where applicable, homeowners association or condominium fees. For mobile homes, they also include site rent, personal-property taxes, registration, and license fees. Mortgage and other property-backed debt payments are excluded. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly owner costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $3,000 in 2010–14 ($3,975 in 2024 dollars). It has been $4,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,908 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $3,499±$281 $3,760±$33 ▼ −$261 74/192
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,407±$299 $1,571±$19 ▼ −$164 132/196
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,314±$376 $2,341±$20 ▼ −$27 109/196
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $3,222±$256 $3,293±$21 ▼ −$71 103/196
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) Over $4,000 Over $4,000 — 1/196
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) Over $4,000 Over $4,000 — 1/196
Note: Selected monthly owner costs include real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance; electricity, gas, water and sewer; other fuels; and, where applicable, homeowners association or condominium fees. For mobile homes, they also include site rent, personal-property taxes, registration, and license fees. Mortgage and other property-backed debt payments are excluded. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly owner costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $3,000 in 2010–14 ($3,975 in 2024 dollars). It has been $4,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,908 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $3,020 ±231 $3,236 ±253 $3,499 ±281 ▲ +$479▲ +$263▲ +$216
New York City citywide $3,719 ±18 $3,670 ±22 $3,760 ±33 ▲ +$41▲ +$90▼ −$49
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $2,279 ±175 $2,638 ±206 $3,499 ±281 ▲ +$1,220▲ +$861▲ +$359
New York City citywide $2,807 ±14 $2,991 ±18 $3,760 ±33 ▲ +$954▲ +$769▲ +$184
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $1,504 ±292 $1,527 ±495 $1,407 ±299 ▼ −$97▼ −$120▲ +$23
New York City citywide $1,565 ±19 $1,594 ±18 $1,571 ±19 ▲ +$6▼ −$23▲ +$29
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $1,135 ±221 $1,244 ±403 $1,407 ±299 ▲ +$272▲ +$163▲ +$109
New York City citywide $1,181 ±14 $1,299 ±15 $1,571 ±19 ▲ +$389▲ +$272▲ +$118
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $2,188 ±269 $2,284 ±248 $2,314 ±376 ▲ +$127▲ +$31▲ +$96
New York City citywide $2,370 ±15 $2,392 ±18 $2,341 ±20 ▼ −$29▼ −$51▲ +$22
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $1,651 ±203 $1,861 ±202 $2,314 ±376 ▲ +$663▲ +$453▲ +$210
New York City citywide $1,789 ±12 $1,950 ±15 $2,341 ±20 ▲ +$552▲ +$391▲ +$161
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $3,095 ±224 $3,042 ±224 $3,222 ±256 ▲ +$127▲ +$180▼ −$53
New York City citywide $3,386 ±17 $3,350 ±17 $3,293 ±21 ▼ −$93▼ −$57▼ −$36
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $2,336 ±169 $2,479 ±183 $3,222 ±256 ▲ +$886▲ +$743▲ +$143
New York City citywide $2,555 ±13 $2,730 ±14 $3,293 ±21 ▲ +$738▲ +$563▲ +$175
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $3,954 ±142 $4,120 ±363 — ——▲ +$166
New York City citywide — $4,466 ±27 — ———
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $2,984 ±107 $3,358 ±296 — ——▲ +$374
New York City citywide — $3,640 ±22 — ———
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — — — ———
New York City citywide — — — ———
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) — — — ———
New York City citywide — — — ———

Monthly Homeowner Costs Without a Mortgage

Category Lower East Side
Average Monthly Owner Costs $1,007±$154
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $107±$30
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $261±$96
Median Monthly Owner Costs $869±$174
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs Over $1,500
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs Over $1,500
Note: Selected monthly owner costs include real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance; electricity, gas, water and sewer; other fuels; and, where applicable, homeowners association or condominium fees. For mobile homes, they also include site rent, personal-property taxes, registration, and license fees. Mortgage and other property-backed debt payments are excluded. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly owner costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $700 in 2010–14 ($928 in 2024 dollars). It has been $1,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $1,840 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units without a mortgage · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Average Monthly Owner Costs $1,007±$154 $1,384±$19 ▼ −$377 130/192
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $107±$30 $280±$13 ▼ −$173 172/196
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $261±$96 $732±$12 ▼ −$471 180/196
Median Monthly Owner Costs $869±$174 $1,150±$9 ▼ −$281 168/196
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs Over $1,500 Over $1,500 — 1/196
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs Over $1,500 Over $1,500 — 1/196
Note: Selected monthly owner costs include real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance; electricity, gas, water and sewer; other fuels; and, where applicable, homeowners association or condominium fees. For mobile homes, they also include site rent, personal-property taxes, registration, and license fees. Mortgage and other property-backed debt payments are excluded. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly owner costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $700 in 2010–14 ($928 in 2024 dollars). It has been $1,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $1,840 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units without a mortgage · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $578 ±80 $571 ±89 $1,007 ±154 ▲ +$429▲ +$436▼ −$7
New York City citywide $1,153 ±5 $1,162 ±7 $1,384 ±19 ▲ +$231▲ +$222▲ +$9
Average Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $436 ±60 $465 ±72 $1,007 ±154 ▲ +$571▲ +$542▲ +$29
New York City citywide $870 ±4 $947 ±6 $1,384 ±19 ▲ +$514▲ +$437▲ +$77
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $59 ±16 $41 ±9 $107 ±30 ▲ +$48▲ +$66▼ −$18
New York City citywide $233 ±14 $170 ±8 $280 ±13 ▲ +$46▲ +$109▼ −$63
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $44 ±12 $33 ±7 $107 ±30 ▲ +$63▲ +$74▼ −$11
New York City citywide $176 ±11 $139 ±7 $280 ±13 ▲ +$104▲ +$141▼ −$37
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $155 ±53 $102 ±27 $261 ±96 ▲ +$106▲ +$159▼ −$53
New York City citywide $686 ±9 $653 ±11 $732 ±12 ▲ +$46▲ +$79▼ −$33
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $117 ±40 $83 ±22 $261 ±96 ▲ +$144▲ +$178▼ −$34
New York City citywide $518 ±7 $532 ±9 $732 ±12 ▲ +$214▲ +$200▲ +$14
Median Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $454 ±155 $431 ±113 $869 ±174 ▲ +$415▲ +$437▼ −$22
New York City citywide $1,077 ±8 $1,108 ±7 $1,150 ±9 ▲ +$73▲ +$42▲ +$31
Median Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $342 ±117 $352 ±92 $869 ±174 ▲ +$526▲ +$517▲ +$9
New York City citywide $813 ±6 $903 ±6 $1,150 ±9 ▲ +$337▲ +$247▲ +$90
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — $1,048 ±239 — ———
New York City citywide — $1,508 ±11 — ———
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) — $854 ±195 — ———
New York City citywide — $1,229 ±9 — ———
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — — — ———
New York City citywide — — — ———
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) — — — ———
New York City citywide — — — ———

Home Values

Category Lower East Side
Average Home Value $1,010,559±$100,413
10th Percentile Home Value $252,546±$139,163
25th Percentile Home Value $600,250±$43,816
Median Home Value $857,474±$54,132
75th Percentile Home Value $1,279,392±$109,109
90th Percentile Home Value Over $2,000,000
Note: Home values are self-reported by owners of owner-occupied housing units. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s home value brackets. If a percentile of home values is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $1,000,000 in 2010–14 ($1,325,058 in 2024 dollars). It has been $2,000,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $2,453,983 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Average Home Value $1,010,559±$100,413 $1,032,079±$9,836 ▼ −$21,520 54/193
10th Percentile Home Value $252,546±$139,163 $249,280±$5,928 ▲ +$3,266 112/196
25th Percentile Home Value $600,250±$43,816 $503,800±$4,045 ▲ +$96,450 57/196
Median Home Value $857,474±$54,132 $777,600±$4,889 ▲ +$79,874 70/196
75th Percentile Home Value $1,279,392±$109,109 $1,115,600±$6,977 ▲ +$163,792 66/196
90th Percentile Home Value Over $2,000,000 $1,913,459±$21,673 ▲ +$86,541+ 1/196
Note: Home values are self-reported by owners of owner-occupied housing units. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s home value brackets. If a percentile of home values is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $1,000,000 in 2010–14 ($1,325,058 in 2024 dollars). It has been $2,000,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $2,453,983 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $653,233 ±42,771 $844,631 ±56,849 $1,010,559 ±100,413 ▲ +$357,325▲ +$165,928▲ +$191,398
New York City citywide $856,112 ±6,021 $1,009,772 ±6,910 $1,032,079 ±9,836 ▲ +$175,967▲ +$22,307▲ +$153,660
Average Home Value (nominal dollars) $492,985 ±32,279 $688,376 ±46,332 $1,010,559 ±100,413 ▲ +$517,574▲ +$322,183▲ +$195,391
New York City citywide $646,094 ±4,544 $822,966 ±5,632 $1,032,079 ±9,836 ▲ +$385,985▲ +$209,113▲ +$176,872
10th Percentile Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $117,714 ±116,730 $247,290 ±121,847 $252,546 ±139,163 ▲ +$134,832▲ +$5,257▲ +$129,575
New York City citywide $246,967 ±5,094 $275,727 ±4,302 $249,280 ±5,928 ▲ +$2,313▼ −$26,447▲ +$28,760
10th Percentile Home Value (nominal dollars) $88,837 ±88,094 $201,541 ±99,305 $252,546 ±139,163 ▲ +$163,709▲ +$51,005▲ +$112,704
New York City citywide $186,382 ±3,844 $224,718 ±3,506 $249,280 ±5,928 ▲ +$62,898▲ +$24,562▲ +$38,336
25th Percentile Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $514,444 ±54,484 $601,108 ±82,163 $600,250 ±43,816 ▲ +$85,806▼ −$858▲ +$86,664
New York City citywide $444,955 ±2,189 $486,011 ±3,531 $503,800 ±4,045 ▲ +$58,845▲ +$17,789▲ +$41,057
25th Percentile Home Value (nominal dollars) $388,243 ±41,118 $489,904 ±66,963 $600,250 ±43,816 ▲ +$212,007▲ +$110,346▲ +$101,661
New York City citywide $335,800 ±1,652 $396,100 ±2,878 $503,800 ±4,045 ▲ +$168,000▲ +$107,700▲ +$60,300
Median Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $715,179 ±43,553 $850,375 ±43,853 $857,474 ±54,132 ▲ +$142,295▲ +$7,099▲ +$135,196
New York City citywide $650,206 ±2,534 $743,557 ±2,934 $777,600 ±4,889 ▲ +$127,394▲ +$34,043▲ +$93,351
Median Home Value (nominal dollars) $539,734 ±32,869 $693,057 ±35,741 $857,474 ±54,132 ▲ +$317,740▲ +$164,417▲ +$153,323
New York City citywide $490,700 ±1,912 $606,000 ±2,391 $777,600 ±4,889 ▲ +$286,900▲ +$171,600▲ +$115,300
75th Percentile Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $963,942 ±42,788 $1,177,029 ±51,694 $1,279,392 ±109,109 ▲ +$315,450▲ +$102,363▲ +$213,087
New York City citywide $951,922 ±3,322 $1,121,470 ±4,779 $1,115,600 ±6,977 ▲ +$163,678▼ −$5,870▲ +$169,548
75th Percentile Home Value (nominal dollars) $727,471 ±32,292 $959,280 ±42,131 $1,279,392 ±109,109 ▲ +$551,920▲ +$320,112▲ +$231,809
New York City citywide $718,400 ±2,507 $914,000 ±3,895 $1,115,600 ±6,977 ▲ +$397,200▲ +$201,600▲ +$195,600
90th Percentile Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $1,320,237 ±56,615 $1,694,556 ±103,568 — ——▲ +$374,319
New York City citywide — $1,960,397 ±35,442 $1,913,459 ±21,673 —▼ −$46,938—
90th Percentile Home Value (nominal dollars) $996,362 ±42,727 $1,381,066 ±84,408 — ——▲ +$384,704
New York City citywide — $1,597,726 ±28,885 $1,913,459 ±21,673 —▲ +$315,732—

Federal Housing Assistance

Sub-rows show
Category Lower East Side
HUD-Subsidized Housing Units (of housing units) 29.5%29.5%7,173
↳ Housing Choice Vouchers (of HUD-subsidized units) 1.9%6.4%462
↳ Public Housing (of HUD-subsidized units) 22.6%76.6%5,491
↳ Project-Based Section 8 (of HUD-subsidized units) 4.7%16.0%1,151
↳ Other Project-Based Programs (of HUD-subsidized units) 0.3%1.0%69
Note: Counts housing units receiving federal rental assistance as a share of all housing units, excluding Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties. The four program rows are specific HUD programs; “Other project-based programs” combines Section 202 (elderly), Section 811 (disability), and smaller project-based programs. These are administrative records rather than survey estimates, so they have no margin of error.
Universe: Total housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households 2025
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
HUD-Subsidized Housing Units (of housing units) 29.5%29.5%7,173 10.6%10.6%390,295 ▲ +18.9%▲ +18.9% 19/197
↳ Housing Choice Vouchers (of HUD-subsidized units) 1.9%6.4%462 4.7%44.4%173,344 ▼ -2.8%▼ -38.0% 112/197191/197
↳ Public Housing (of HUD-subsidized units) 22.6%76.6%5,491 3.9%36.9%143,954 ▲ +18.7%▲ +39.7% 7/19712/197
↳ Project-Based Section 8 (of HUD-subsidized units) 4.7%16.0%1,151 1.7%16.2%63,303 ▲ +3.0%▼ -0.2% 21/19761/197
↳ Other Project-Based Programs (of HUD-subsidized units) 0.3%1.0%69 0.3%2.5%9,694 0%▼ -1.5% 59/19774/197
Note: Counts housing units receiving federal rental assistance as a share of all housing units, excluding Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties. The four program rows are specific HUD programs; “Other project-based programs” combines Section 202 (elderly), Section 811 (disability), and smaller project-based programs. These are administrative records rather than survey estimates, so they have no margin of error.
Universe: Total housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households 2025
2014 2019 2025 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
HUD-Subsidized Housing Units 37.5%8,511 31.1%7,121 29.5%7,173 ▼ −8.0 pp▼ −1,338▼ −1.6 pp▲ +52▼ −6.4 pp▼ −1,390
New York City citywide 11.5%391,473 11.3%394,162 10.6%390,295 ▼ −0.9 pp▼ −1,178▼ −0.7 pp▼ −3,867▼ −0.2 pp▲ +2,689
Housing Choice Vouchers 2.1%471 2.0%465 1.9%462 ▼ −0.2 pp▼ −9▼ −0.1 pp▼ −3– 0.0 pp▼ −6
New York City citywide 4.1%138,699 4.3%148,522 4.7%173,344 ▲ +0.6 pp▲ +34,645▲ +0.5 pp▲ +24,822▲ +0.2 pp▲ +9,823
Public Housing 29.6%6,714 23.8%5,455 22.6%5,491 ▼ −7.0 pp▼ −1,223▼ −1.3 pp▲ +36▼ −5.7 pp▼ −1,259
New York City citywide 5.1%172,174 4.8%168,064 3.9%143,954 ▼ −1.1 pp▼ −28,220▼ −0.9 pp▼ −24,110▼ −0.2 pp▼ −4,110
Project-Based Section 8 5.4%1,226 5.0%1,136 4.7%1,151 ▼ −0.7 pp▼ −75▼ −0.2 pp▲ +15▼ −0.4 pp▼ −90
New York City citywide 1.7%58,780 1.8%62,852 1.7%63,303 – 0.0 pp▲ +4,523▼ −0.1 pp▲ +451▲ +0.1 pp▲ +4,072
Other Project-Based Programs 0.4%100 0.3%65 0.3%69 ▼ −0.2 pp▼ −31– 0.0 pp▲ +4▼ −0.2 pp▼ −35
New York City citywide 0.6%21,820 0.4%14,724 0.3%9,694 ▼ −0.4 pp▼ −12,126▼ −0.2 pp▼ −5,030▼ −0.2 pp▼ −7,096
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Characteristics of Federal Housing Assistance Recipients

Category Lower East Side
Average Household Income $25,994
Average Tenant-Paid Rent $627
Average Monthly Government Spending $1,847
Below 30% of Area Median Income 81.3%5,374
With Children 18.1%1,196
Head or Spouse Has a Disability 40.7%2,690
Note: Describes households receiving federal rental assistance in this neighborhood. Tenant-paid rent is the household’s own share of the rent after the subsidy; monthly government spending is what HUD pays toward that household’s housing. Area median income is calculated by HUD for the surrounding metropolitan area, not for this neighborhood. The “With Children” measure is available only for 2020–2024; it is shown as blank for 2010–2014 and 2015–2019 in historical views. In Count view, household counts are estimated by applying each share to the number of HUD-assisted households in this neighborhood.
Universe: HUD-assisted households · Geography: Census tract · Source: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households 2025 (administrative data; no margin of error)
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Average Household Income $25,994 $24,375 ▲ +$1,619 36/186
Average Tenant-Paid Rent $627 $603 ▲ +$24 57/186
Average Monthly Government Spending $1,847 $1,746 ▲ +$101 100/186
Below 30% of Area Median Income 81.3%5,374 82.0%286,100 ▼ -0.7 pp 124/186
With Children 18.1%1,196 26.0%90,715 ▼ -7.9 pp 122/186
Head or Spouse Has a Disability 40.7%2,690 37.0%129,094 ▲ +3.7 pp 66/186
Note: Describes households receiving federal rental assistance in this neighborhood. Tenant-paid rent is the household’s own share of the rent after the subsidy; monthly government spending is what HUD pays toward that household’s housing. Area median income is calculated by HUD for the surrounding metropolitan area, not for this neighborhood. The “With Children” measure is available only for 2020–2024; it is shown as blank for 2010–2014 and 2015–2019 in historical views. In Count view, household counts are estimated by applying each share to the number of HUD-assisted households in this neighborhood.
Universe: HUD-assisted households · Geography: Census tract · Source: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households 2025 (administrative data; no margin of error)
2014 2019 2025 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Household Income $22,111 $22,955 $25,861 ▲ +$3,750▲ +$2,907▲ +$844
New York City citywide $19,053 $21,257 $24,375 ▲ +$5,322▲ +$3,118▲ +$2,204
Average Tenant-Paid Rent $465 $519 $623 ▲ +$159▲ +$104▲ +$54
New York City citywide $440 $504 $603 ▲ +$163▲ +$99▲ +$64
Average Monthly Government Spending $852 $1,139 $1,903 ▲ +$1,050▲ +$763▲ +$287
New York City citywide $872 $1,072 $1,746 ▲ +$874▲ +$674▲ +$200
Below 30% of Area Median Income 66.7%— 73.3%— 81.5%— ▲ +14.9 pp—▲ +8.2 pp—▲ +6.7 pp—
New York City citywide 72.0%— 75.0%— 82.0%— ▲ +10.0 pp—▲ +7.0 pp—▲ +3.0 pp—
With Children — — 18.0%— ——————
New York City citywide — — 26.0%— ——————
Head or Spouse Has a Disability 37.8%— 44.4%— 40.3%— ▲ +2.5 pp—▼ −4.1 pp—▲ +6.6 pp—

Environment

Tree Canopy and Land Cover

Category Lower East Side
Total Tree Canopy 26.4%99 acres
Impervious Surfaces (No Canopy) 68.5%256 acres
Natural Open Surfaces 5.1%19 acres
Note: These estimates do not have margins of error because they are derived from classified aerial imagery, not a survey.
Universe: Land area classified from high-resolution aerial imagery · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: USDA Forest Service, Arbor Day Foundation, and PlanIT Geo National Baseline Assessment of Urban and Community Forests, 2026
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Total Tree Canopy 26.4%99 acres 23.6%43,530 acres ▲ +2.8% 36/197
Impervious Surfaces (No Canopy) 68.5%256 acres 59.9%110,649 acres ▲ +8.6% 125/197
Natural Open Surfaces 5.1%19 acres 16.5%30,496 acres ▼ -11.4% 120/197
Note: These estimates do not have margins of error because they are derived from classified aerial imagery, not a survey.
Universe: Land area classified from high-resolution aerial imagery · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: USDA Forest Service, Arbor Day Foundation, and PlanIT Geo National Baseline Assessment of Urban and Community Forests, 2026

Population Vulnerable to Extreme Heat

Category Lower East Side
No Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 11.0% ±3.7 pp5,177 ±1,752
1–2 Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 41.9% ±4.6 pp19,761 ±2,185
3 or More Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 47.1% ±4.4 pp22,247 ±2,086
Heat Exposed 100.0%47,185
Homes Without Air Conditioning 8.5%4,013
Note: Heat vulnerability risk factors include characteristics such as age, income, disability, English proficiency, and household access to transportation — see the full list of risk factors and how they are measured. Heat Exposed is the share of residents living in census tracts the Census Bureau flagged as exposed to extreme heat in 2022. The air conditioning figures are modeled estimates from the Census Bureau’s Local Air Conditioning Estimates; neither those nor the heat exposure figures have a margin of error, as with CDC PLACES data.
Universe: Residents for heat vulnerability risk factors; occupied housing units for air conditioning · Geography: Census Tract · Source: Census Community Resilience Estimates for Heat; Census Local Air Conditioning Estimates
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
No Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 11.0%±3.7 pp5,177±1,752 14.7%±0.3 pp1,246,356±23,077 ▼ -3.7% 157/197
1–2 Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 41.9%±4.6 pp19,761±2,185 48.1%±0.3 pp4,083,234±28,292 ▼ -6.3% 169/197
3 or More Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 47.1%±4.4 pp22,247±2,086 37.2%±0.3 pp3,154,254±26,505 ▲ +10.0% 32/197
Heat Exposed 100.0%47,185 98.7%8,369,937 ▲ +1.3% 1/197
Homes Without Air Conditioning 8.5%4,013 8.4%713,092 ▲ +0.1% 97/197
Note: Heat vulnerability risk factors include characteristics such as age, income, disability, English proficiency, and household access to transportation — see the full list of risk factors and how they are measured. Heat Exposed is the share of residents living in census tracts the Census Bureau flagged as exposed to extreme heat in 2022. The air conditioning figures are modeled estimates from the Census Bureau’s Local Air Conditioning Estimates; neither those nor the heat exposure figures have a margin of error, as with CDC PLACES data.
Universe: Residents for heat vulnerability risk factors; occupied housing units for air conditioning · Geography: Census Tract · Source: Census Community Resilience Estimates for Heat; Census Local Air Conditioning Estimates

Transportation & Commuting

How Workers Commute

Category Lower East Side
Drove Alone 10.2% ±2.1 pp1,774 ±366
Carpooled 2.3% ±1.0 pp406 ±178
Public Transit 56.2% ±4.0 pp9,807 ±700
Walked 19.4% ±3.3 pp3,379 ±585
Bikes 8.9% ±2.2 pp1,555 ±376
Other Commute Mode 0.8% ±0.6 pp133 ±105
Universe: Workers 16 years and over who commute to work (excludes those working from home) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Drove Alone 10.2%±2.1 pp1,774±366 25.9%±0.2 pp1,018,323±8,635 ▼ -15.8% 161/197
Carpooled 2.3%±1.0 pp406±178 5.2%±0.1 pp203,504±5,527 ▼ -2.9% 158/197
Public Transit 56.2%±4.0 pp9,807±700 53.0%±0.2 pp2,079,382±7,544 ▲ +3.2% 85/197
Walked 19.4%±3.3 pp3,379±585 11.1%±0.2 pp435,891±7,746 ▲ +8.3% 26/197
Bikes 8.9%±2.2 pp1,555±376 1.9%±0.1 pp74,902±3,027 ▲ +7.0% 1/197
Other Commute Mode 0.8%±0.6 pp133±105 2.9%±0.1 pp114,799±2,737 ▼ -2.2% 154/197
Universe: Workers 16 years and over who commute to work (excludes those working from home) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Commute Time

Category Lower East Side
Average Commute Time (minutes) 32 min±1.6 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 10.1% ±2.2 pp1,770 ±377
15–29 Minutes 34.0% ±3.7 pp5,934 ±642
30–44 Minutes 31.2% ±3.4 pp5,447 ±600
45–59 Minutes 12.9% ±2.8 pp2,243 ±497
60 Minutes or More 11.8% ±3.0 pp2,060 ±519
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Average Commute Time (minutes) 32 min±1.6 min 40 min±0.1 min ▼ −8 min 172/197
Less Than 15 Minutes 10.1%±2.2 pp1,770±377 9.9%±0.2 pp322,827±5,958 ▲ +0.2% 79/197
15–29 Minutes 34.0%±3.7 pp5,934±642 21.5%±0.3 pp702,026±8,655 ▲ +12.5% 17/197
30–44 Minutes 31.2%±3.4 pp5,447±600 27.4%±0.3 pp894,073±8,932 ▲ +3.8% 43/197
45–59 Minutes 12.9%±2.8 pp2,243±497 15.9%±0.2 pp518,824±6,224 ▼ -3.0% 140/197
60 Minutes or More 11.8%±3.0 pp2,060±519 25.3%±0.2 pp825,700±7,593 ▼ -13.5% 169/197
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Vehicle Access

Category Lower East Side
Average Vehicles per Household 0.24±0.03
Households With No Vehicle 78.6% ±3.0 pp17,339 ±657
Households With 1 Vehicle 18.8% ±2.1 pp4,147 ±468
Households With 2 or More Vehicles 2.6% ±1.0 pp576 ±216
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household 0.24±0.03 0.62±0.00 ▼ −0.38 180/197
Households With No Vehicle 78.6%±3.0 pp17,339±657 55.3%±0.3 pp1,844,706±8,712 ▲ +23.3% 19/197
Households With 1 Vehicle 18.8%±2.1 pp4,147±468 31.9%±0.2 pp1,063,832±6,704 ▼ -13.1% 179/197
Households With 2 or More Vehicles 2.6%±1.0 pp576±216 12.8%±0.2 pp425,550±5,467 ▼ -10.2% 172/197
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Where Lower East Side Residents Work

Category Lower East Side
Midtown-Times Square 14.0%3,038
Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square 6.6%1,439
Financial District-Battery Park City 5.9%1,282
Lower East Side 4.1%902
SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square 3.7%796
All other city neighborhoods 51.2%11,144
Outside the city 14.6%3,174
New York city, NY 1.0%225
Melville CDP, NY 0.3%58
Yonkers city, NY 0.2%36
White Plains city, NY 0.1%31
Albany city, NY 0.1%28
All other New York locations 4.8%1,039
Out of state 8.1%1,757
Note: The table shows the five most common work neighborhoods and the five most common New York municipalities outside the city for neighborhood 97 residents; remaining locations are grouped into all other city neighborhoods and all other New York locations. Administrative data with no margin of error. Because LODES does not identify whether a worker actually traveled to the reported worksite, permanent work-from-home employees may be assigned to their employer’s worksite even when they make no trip there.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category Lower East Side
Midtown-Times Square 14.0%3,038
Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square 6.6%1,439
Financial District-Battery Park City 5.9%1,282
Lower East Side 4.1%902
SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square 3.7%796
All other city neighborhoods 51.2%11,144
Outside the city 14.6%3,174
New York city, NY 1.0%225
Melville CDP, NY 0.3%58
Yonkers city, NY 0.2%36
White Plains city, NY 0.1%31
Albany city, NY 0.1%28
All other New York locations 4.8%1,039
Out of state 8.1%1,757
Note: The table shows the five most common work neighborhoods and the five most common New York municipalities outside the city for neighborhood 97 residents; remaining locations are grouped into all other city neighborhoods and all other New York locations. Administrative data with no margin of error. Because LODES does not identify whether a worker actually traveled to the reported worksite, permanent work-from-home employees may be assigned to their employer’s worksite even when they make no trip there.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
Midtown-Times Square 14.2%3,051 14.5%3,307 14.0%3,038 ▼ −0.2 pp▼ −13▼ −0.6 pp▼ −269▲ +0.4 pp▲ +256
New York City citywide 10.9%370,225 10.8%420,836 10.4%389,051 ▼ −0.6 pp▲ +18,826▼ −0.5 pp▼ −31,785▼ −0.1 pp▲ +50,611
Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square 6.5%1,399 7.1%1,612 6.6%1,439 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +40▼ −0.5 pp▼ −173▲ +0.6 pp▲ +213
New York City citywide 5.0%170,393 5.2%202,300 4.7%178,091 ▼ −0.3 pp▲ +7,698▼ −0.5 pp▼ −24,209▲ +0.2 pp▲ +31,907
Financial District-Battery Park City 5.3%1,132 5.7%1,290 5.9%1,282 ▲ +0.6 pp▲ +150▲ +0.2 pp▼ −8▲ +0.4 pp▲ +158
New York City citywide 3.7%124,531 4.1%158,305 3.7%140,194 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +15,663▼ −0.3 pp▼ −18,111▲ +0.4 pp▲ +33,774
Lower East Side 3.6%769 3.4%772 4.1%902 ▲ +0.6 pp▲ +133▲ +0.8 pp▲ +130▼ −0.2 pp▲ +3
New York City citywide 0.3%10,105 0.4%15,153 0.5%17,466 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +7,361▲ +0.1 pp▲ +2,313▲ +0.1 pp▲ +5,048
SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square 4.1%876 4.2%962 3.7%796 ▼ −0.4 pp▼ −80▼ −0.6 pp▼ −166▲ +0.2 pp▲ +86
New York City citywide 1.7%57,261 1.7%66,591 1.6%61,535 – 0.0 pp▲ +4,274▼ −0.1 pp▼ −5,056– 0.0 pp▲ +9,330
All other city neighborhoods 48.9%10,545 51.3%11,686 51.2%11,144 ▲ +2.2 pp▲ +599▼ −0.1 pp▼ −542▲ +2.3 pp▲ +1,141
New York City citywide 52.0%1,766,163 55.1%2,144,108 56.0%2,102,363 ▲ +3.9 pp▲ +336,200▲ +0.9 pp▼ −41,745▲ +3.1 pp▲ +377,945
Outside the city 14.7%3,166 13.7%3,116 14.6%3,174 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +8▲ +0.9 pp▲ +58▼ −1.0 pp▼ −50
New York City citywide 16.7%566,051 16.5%641,831 17.0%637,508 ▲ +0.3 pp▲ +71,457▲ +0.5 pp▼ −4,323▼ −0.2 pp▲ +75,780
New York city, NY 0.6%133 0.9%196 1.0%225 ▲ +0.4 pp▲ +92▲ +0.2 pp▲ +29▲ +0.2 pp▲ +63
New York City citywide 1.3%45,232 1.5%59,470 1.5%57,253 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +12,021– 0.0 pp▼ −2,217▲ +0.2 pp▲ +14,238
Melville CDP, NY 0.2%42 0.2%39 0.3%58 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +16▲ +0.1 pp▲ +19– 0.0 pp▼ −3
New York City citywide 0.2%7,300 0.2%7,515 0.2%7,358 – 0.0 pp▲ +58– 0.0 pp▼ −157– 0.0 pp▲ +215
Yonkers city, NY 0.2%37 0.2%44 0.2%36 – 0.0 pp▼ −1– 0.0 pp▼ −8– 0.0 pp▲ +7
New York City citywide 0.5%15,442 0.4%17,001 0.5%17,121 – 0.0 pp▲ +1,679– 0.0 pp▲ +120– 0.0 pp▲ +1,559
White Plains city, NY 0.2%52 0.2%47 0.1%31 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −21▼ −0.1 pp▼ −16– 0.0 pp▼ −5
New York City citywide 0.3%10,774 0.3%10,685 0.2%8,717 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −2,057– 0.0 pp▼ −1,968– 0.0 pp▼ −89
Albany city, NY 0.1%19 0.1%27 0.1%28 – 0.0 pp▲ +9– 0.0 pp▲ +1– 0.0 pp▲ +8
New York City citywide 0.1%3,165 0.1%4,753 0.2%6,008 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +2,843– 0.0 pp▲ +1,255– 0.0 pp▲ +1,588
All other New York locations 5.2%1,124 4.7%1,064 4.8%1,039 ▼ −0.4 pp▼ −85▲ +0.1 pp▼ −25▼ −0.5 pp▼ −60
New York City citywide 8.1%275,660 7.9%307,468 8.1%303,856 – 0.0 pp▲ +28,196▲ +0.2 pp▼ −3,612▼ −0.2 pp▲ +31,808
Out of state 8.1%1,746 7.5%1,698 8.1%1,757 – 0.0 pp▲ +11▲ +0.6 pp▲ +59▼ −0.7 pp▼ −48
New York City citywide 5.4%184,868 5.3%206,154 5.6%211,391 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +26,523▲ +0.3 pp▲ +5,237▼ −0.1 pp▲ +21,286

Home Neighborhoods of People Working in Lower East Side

Category Lower East Side
Lower East Side 4.3%902
Chinatown-Two Bridges 3.2%665
Bensonhurst 3.0%639
East Village 2.1%451
Gravesend (West) 1.4%294
All other city neighborhoods 68.8%14,515
Outside the city 17.2%3,634
Yonkers city, NY 0.5%96
New York city, NY 0.4%85
Valley Stream village, NY 0.1%29
Elmont CDP, NY 0.1%26
New Rochelle city, NY 0.1%26
All other New York locations 7.8%1,648
Out of state 8.2%1,724
Note: The table shows the five most common home neighborhoods and the five most common New York municipalities outside the city for people working in neighborhood 97; remaining locations are grouped into all other city neighborhoods and all other New York locations. Administrative data with no margin of error. Because LODES does not identify whether a worker actually traveled to the reported worksite, permanent work-from-home employees may be assigned to their employer’s worksite even when they make no trip there.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category Lower East Side
Lower East Side 4.3%902
Chinatown-Two Bridges 3.2%665
Bensonhurst 3.0%639
East Village 2.1%451
Gravesend (West) 1.4%294
All other city neighborhoods 68.8%14,515
Outside the city 17.2%3,634
Yonkers city, NY 0.5%96
New York city, NY 0.4%85
Valley Stream village, NY 0.1%29
Elmont CDP, NY 0.1%26
New Rochelle city, NY 0.1%26
All other New York locations 7.8%1,648
Out of state 8.2%1,724
Note: The table shows the five most common home neighborhoods and the five most common New York municipalities outside the city for people working in neighborhood 97; remaining locations are grouped into all other city neighborhoods and all other New York locations. Administrative data with no margin of error. Because LODES does not identify whether a worker actually traveled to the reported worksite, permanent work-from-home employees may be assigned to their employer’s worksite even when they make no trip there.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
Lower East Side 6.3%769 4.2%772 4.3%902 ▼ −2.0 pp▲ +133▲ +0.1 pp▲ +130▼ −2.1 pp▲ +3
New York City citywide 0.5%18,377 0.4%19,669 0.4%18,601 – 0.0 pp▲ +224– 0.0 pp▼ −1,068– 0.0 pp▲ +1,292
Chinatown-Two Bridges 2.4%292 1.6%285 3.2%665 ▲ +0.8 pp▲ +373▲ +1.6 pp▲ +380▼ −0.8 pp▼ −7
New York City citywide 0.4%14,483 0.3%14,327 0.3%14,401 – 0.0 pp▼ −82– 0.0 pp▲ +74– 0.0 pp▼ −156
Bensonhurst 1.6%192 1.5%270 3.0%639 ▲ +1.5 pp▲ +447▲ +1.6 pp▲ +369▼ −0.1 pp▲ +78
New York City citywide 0.8%33,811 0.8%37,115 0.8%37,515 – 0.0 pp▲ +3,704– 0.0 pp▲ +400– 0.0 pp▲ +3,304
East Village 3.0%364 2.3%423 2.1%451 ▼ −0.9 pp▲ +87▼ −0.2 pp▲ +28▼ −0.7 pp▲ +59
New York City citywide 0.8%30,300 0.7%32,060 0.7%29,622 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −678▼ −0.1 pp▼ −2,438▼ −0.1 pp▲ +1,760
Gravesend (West) 0.8%92 0.6%110 1.4%294 ▲ +0.6 pp▲ +202▲ +0.8 pp▲ +184▼ −0.2 pp▲ +18
New York City citywide 0.5%19,534 0.5%20,883 0.5%20,963 – 0.0 pp▲ +1,429– 0.0 pp▲ +80– 0.0 pp▲ +1,349
All other city neighborhoods 67.9%8,260 71.6%13,112 68.8%14,515 ▲ +0.9 pp▲ +6,255▼ −2.8 pp▲ +1,403▲ +3.7 pp▲ +4,852
New York City citywide 59.5%2,374,606 60.9%2,748,240 58.6%2,635,144 ▼ −1.0 pp▲ +260,538▼ −2.3 pp▼ −113,096▲ +1.3 pp▲ +373,634
Outside the city 17.0%2,065 17.3%3,167 17.2%3,634 ▲ +0.3 pp▲ +1,569▼ −0.1 pp▲ +467▲ +0.3 pp▲ +1,102
New York City citywide 29.1%1,160,254 28.0%1,266,304 30.7%1,378,774 ▲ +1.6 pp▲ +218,520▲ +2.6 pp▲ +112,470▼ −1.0 pp▲ +106,050
Yonkers city, NY 0.6%75 0.4%69 0.5%96 ▼ −0.2 pp▲ +21▲ +0.1 pp▲ +27▼ −0.2 pp▼ −6
New York City citywide 0.8%33,776 0.8%38,198 0.9%39,974 – 0.0 pp▲ +6,198– 0.0 pp▲ +1,776– 0.0 pp▲ +4,422
New York city, NY 0.5%56 0.4%74 0.4%85 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +29– 0.0 pp▲ +11▼ −0.1 pp▲ +18
New York City citywide 0.2%8,243 0.2%9,511 0.2%10,520 – 0.0 pp▲ +2,277– 0.0 pp▲ +1,009– 0.0 pp▲ +1,268
Valley Stream village, NY 0.1%11 0.1%18 0.1%29 – 0.0 pp▲ +18– 0.0 pp▲ +11– 0.0 pp▲ +7
New York City citywide 0.2%8,929 0.2%9,583 0.2%10,147 – 0.0 pp▲ +1,218– 0.0 pp▲ +564– 0.0 pp▲ +654
Elmont CDP, NY 0.1%11 0.1%16 0.1%26 – 0.0 pp▲ +15– 0.0 pp▲ +10– 0.0 pp▲ +5
New York City citywide 0.2%8,953 0.2%9,496 0.2%9,291 – 0.0 pp▲ +338– 0.0 pp▼ −205– 0.0 pp▲ +543
New Rochelle city, NY 0.1%8 0.1%20 0.1%26 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +18– 0.0 pp▲ +6– 0.0 pp▲ +12
New York City citywide 0.3%12,845 0.3%14,579 0.3%15,196 – 0.0 pp▲ +2,351– 0.0 pp▲ +617– 0.0 pp▲ +1,734
All other New York locations 5.9%724 7.3%1,345 7.8%1,648 ▲ +1.9 pp▲ +924▲ +0.5 pp▲ +303▲ +1.4 pp▲ +621
New York City citywide 13.9%552,513 13.1%592,661 14.9%670,410 ▲ +1.1 pp▲ +117,897▲ +1.8 pp▲ +77,749▼ −0.7 pp▲ +40,148
Out of state 9.6%1,173 8.8%1,617 8.2%1,724 ▼ −1.5 pp▲ +551▼ −0.7 pp▲ +107▼ −0.8 pp▲ +444
New York City citywide 13.0%519,562 12.7%574,995 13.4%603,957 ▲ +0.4 pp▲ +84,395▲ +0.7 pp▲ +28,962▼ −0.3 pp▲ +55,433

Technology Access

Household Computer Access

Category Lower East Side
No Computer or Smartphone 6.8% ±1.5 pp1,505 ±331
Smartphone Only, No Desktop or Laptop 13.0% ±2.3 pp2,863 ±497
Desktop or Laptop Available 74.3% ±2.8 pp16,390 ±622
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 6.8%±1.5 pp1,505±331 5.3%±0.1 pp176,859±3,595 ▲ +1.5% 44/197
Smartphone Only, No Desktop or Laptop 13.0%±2.3 pp2,863±497 10.4%±0.2 pp345,892±5,840 ▲ +2.6% 61/197
Desktop or Laptop Available 74.3%±2.8 pp16,390±622 78.3%±0.3 pp2,609,116±9,782 ▼ -4.0% 135/197
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Internet Access

Category Lower East Side
Has Internet Access 91.2% ±2.1 pp20,113 ±461
Cellular Data Plan Only 13.8% ±2.0 pp3,052 ±444
Internet Access Without a Paid Subscription 3.3% ±1.2 pp739 ±257
No Internet Access 8.8% ±1.9 pp1,949 ±410
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Has Internet Access 91.2%±2.1 pp20,113±461 92.7%±0.2 pp3,091,461±7,739 ▼ -1.6% 148/197
Cellular Data Plan Only 13.8%±2.0 pp3,052±444 13.8%±0.2 pp458,465±6,304 ▲ +0.1% 79/197
Internet Access Without a Paid Subscription 3.3%±1.2 pp739±257 2.1%±0.1 pp70,581±2,816 ▲ +1.2% 35/197
No Internet Access 8.8%±1.9 pp1,949±410 7.3%±0.1 pp242,627±4,369 ▲ +1.6% 50/197
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance

Category Lower East Side
Uninsured Residents 5.4% ±1.5 pp2,526 ±722
↳ Uninsured Children Under 19 1.7% ±1.8 pp781 ±852
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 19–64 6.5% ±1.8 pp3,080 ±863
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 65 and Older 4.4% ±4.4 pp2,083 ±2,055
Note: The 2010–2014 child rate is for ages under 18 and its younger-adult rate is for ages 18–64; later releases use under 19 and ages 19–64. The insurance coverage question itself is unchanged; all-residents and 65+ rates use the same age definitions across periods.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms); each by-age rate is a share of that age group, not of all residents · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Uninsured Residents 5.4%±1.5 pp2,526±722 6.3%±0.1 pp532,974±8,225 ▼ -0.9% 109/197
↳ Uninsured Children Under 19 1.7%±1.8 pp781±852 2.3%±0.2 pp195,740±12,839 ▼ -0.7% 121/197
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 19–64 6.5%±1.8 pp3,080±863 9.0%±0.1 pp759,685±12,213 ▼ -2.4% 131/197
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 65 and Older 4.4%±4.4 pp2,083±2,055 1.5%±0.2 pp129,345±12,836 ▲ +2.9% 10/197
Note: The 2010–2014 child rate is for ages under 18 and its younger-adult rate is for ages 18–64; later releases use under 19 and ages 19–64. The insurance coverage question itself is unchanged; all-residents and 65+ rates use the same age definitions across periods.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms); each by-age rate is a share of that age group, not of all residents · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health Insurance Coverage Types

Category Lower East Side
Insured (Any Coverage) 94.6% ±1.5 pp44,471 ±719
Coverage types (may overlap)
Employer-Based Insurance 43.5% ±2.1 pp20,416 ±991
Direct-Purchase Insurance 10.6% ±1.7 pp4,984 ±800
Medicare 20.7% ±2.0 pp9,726 ±944
Medicaid 32.3% ±2.5 pp15,189 ±1,182
Military Health Coverage (TRICARE / VA) 0.2% ±0.4 pp108 ±188
Multiple Types of Insurance, Specific Types Unspecified 4.1% ±1.0 pp1,941 ±478
Uninsured 5.4% ±1.5 pp2,515 ±719
Note: People can have more than one type of health insurance, so coverage type rows are not mutually exclusive and will not sum to the insured total. Some multiple-coverage combinations are not attributed to a specific coverage type and are grouped as “Multiple Types of Insurance, Specific Types Unspecified.” Medicaid includes other means-tested public insurance types such as CHIP.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Insured (Any Coverage) 94.6%±1.5 pp44,471±719 93.7%±0.1 pp7,899,544±7,979 ▲ +0.9% 89/197
Coverage types (may overlap)
Employer-Based Insurance 43.5%±2.1 pp20,416±991 44.2%±0.2 pp3,724,779±16,516 ▼ -0.7% 104/197
Direct-Purchase Insurance 10.6%±1.7 pp4,984±800 8.9%±0.1 pp752,929±9,679 ▲ +1.7% 49/197
Medicare 20.7%±2.0 pp9,726±944 14.7%±0.1 pp1,241,560±10,174 ▲ +6.0% 16/197
Medicaid 32.3%±2.5 pp15,189±1,182 30.6%±0.2 pp2,578,958±14,851 ▲ +1.7% 85/197
Military Health Coverage (TRICARE / VA) 0.2%±0.4 pp108±188 0.1%±0.0 pp11,270±1,233 ▲ +0.1% 44/197
Multiple Types of Insurance, Specific Types Unspecified 4.1%±1.0 pp1,941±478 6.2%±0.1 pp519,368±8,416 ▼ -2.0% 162/197
Uninsured 5.4%±1.5 pp2,515±719 6.3%±0.1 pp529,533±7,979 ▼ -0.9% 109/197
Note: People can have more than one type of health insurance, so coverage type rows are not mutually exclusive and will not sum to the insured total. Some multiple-coverage combinations are not attributed to a specific coverage type and are grouped as “Multiple Types of Insurance, Specific Types Unspecified.” Medicaid includes other means-tested public insurance types such as CHIP.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Disability

Category Lower East Side
Adults With at Least One Disability 18.0% ±2.0 pp7,287 ±822
Mobility Disability 11.1% ±1.7 pp4,524 ±675
Hearing Disability 4.9% ±1.3 pp1,983 ±540
Vision Disability 4.2% ±1.2 pp1,711 ±472
Cognitive Disability 7.3% ±1.4 pp2,983 ±552
Self-Care Disability 3.6% ±0.9 pp1,473 ±383
Independent Living Disability 9.4% ±1.6 pp3,816 ±650
Note: People can report more than one disability, so the percent with at least one disability will be less than the sum of the individual disability categories. See the disability measures page for the ACS question wording.
Universe: Adult population 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Adults With at Least One Disability 18.0%±2.0 pp7,287±822 14.5%±0.1 pp971,814±8,057 ▲ +3.5% 40/197
Mobility Disability 11.1%±1.7 pp4,524±675 8.9%±0.1 pp595,590±6,636 ▲ +2.3% 44/197
Hearing Disability 4.9%±1.3 pp1,983±540 2.8%±0.1 pp187,716±4,152 ▲ +2.1% 12/197
Vision Disability 4.2%±1.2 pp1,711±472 3.1%±0.1 pp210,159±4,179 ▲ +1.1% 38/197
Cognitive Disability 7.3%±1.4 pp2,983±552 5.3%±0.1 pp353,232±5,842 ▲ +2.1% 30/197
Self-Care Disability 3.6%±0.9 pp1,473±383 3.6%±0.1 pp244,214±4,460 0% 91/197
Independent Living Disability 9.4%±1.6 pp3,816±650 6.6%±0.1 pp442,554±5,785 ▲ +2.8% 27/197
Note: People can report more than one disability, so the percent with at least one disability will be less than the sum of the individual disability categories. See the disability measures page for the ACS question wording.
Universe: Adult population 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Incidence of Health Problems

Category Lower East Side
Arthritis 21.1%7,683
High Blood Pressure 29.9%10,853
Cancer 6.0%2,171
Current Asthma 9.7%3,509
Coronary Heart Disease 6.2%2,249
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) 5.9%2,149
Diabetes 12.5%4,543
High Cholesterol 39.1%14,198
Obesity 20.1%7,318
Stroke 3.6%1,295
Lost All Natural Teeth 3.8%1,379
Note: All measures ask if a health care provider diagnosed the given condition except obesity (calculated from self-reported height and weight) and all teeth lost (self-reported). Cancer includes melanoma but excludes non-melanoma skin cancers. The all teeth lost question is asked only of adults age 65 or older, but we display values for the adult population, assuming those age 18–64 have not lost all their teeth.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023 for most measures and 2022 for all teeth lost; modeled estimates; no margin of error
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Arthritis 21.1%7,683 19.9%1,299,979 ▲ +1.2% 79/197
High Blood Pressure 29.9%10,853 30.0%1,959,768 ▼ -0.1% 116/197
Cancer 6.0%2,171 5.8%378,888 ▲ +0.2% 73/197
Current Asthma 9.7%3,509 10.2%666,321 ▼ -0.5% 114/197
Coronary Heart Disease 6.2%2,249 5.4%352,758 ▲ +0.8% 58/197
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) 5.9%2,149 5.4%352,758 ▲ +0.5% 83/197
Diabetes 12.5%4,543 11.9%777,375 ▲ +0.6% 104/197
High Cholesterol 39.1%14,198 37.0%2,417,047 ▲ +2.1% 61/197
Obesity 20.1%7,318 25.1%1,639,673 ▼ -5.0% 150/197
Stroke 3.6%1,295 3.3%215,574 ▲ +0.3% 81/197
Lost All Natural Teeth 3.8%1,379 2.9%186,962 ▲ +0.9% 44/197
Note: All measures ask if a health care provider diagnosed the given condition except obesity (calculated from self-reported height and weight) and all teeth lost (self-reported). Cancer includes melanoma but excludes non-melanoma skin cancers. The all teeth lost question is asked only of adults age 65 or older, but we display values for the adult population, assuming those age 18–64 have not lost all their teeth.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023 for most measures and 2022 for all teeth lost; modeled estimates; no margin of error

Health Risk Behaviors

Category Lower East Side
Binge Drinking in Past 30 Days 18.7%6,812
Current Cigarette Smoking 11.4%4,144
No Leisure-Time Physical Activity 28.8%10,460
Short Sleep Duration 37.2%13,502
Note: Binge drinking means 5 or more drinks on at least one occasion for men, or 4 or more for women, in the past 30 days. Current cigarette smoking means smoking every day or some days. Physical inactivity means no leisure-time physical activity in the past month. Short sleep duration means averaging fewer than 7 hours of sleep per 24-hour period.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023 for most measures and 2022 for short sleep duration; modeled estimates; no margin of error
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Binge Drinking in Past 30 Days 18.7%6,812 16.9%1,104,003 ▲ +1.8% 50/197
Current Cigarette Smoking 11.4%4,144 11.4%744,712 0% 107/197
No Leisure-Time Physical Activity 28.8%10,460 28.1%1,835,649 ▲ +0.7% 97/197
Short Sleep Duration 37.2%13,502 39.2%2,560,764 ▼ -2.0% 130/197
Note: Binge drinking means 5 or more drinks on at least one occasion for men, or 4 or more for women, in the past 30 days. Current cigarette smoking means smoking every day or some days. Physical inactivity means no leisure-time physical activity in the past month. Short sleep duration means averaging fewer than 7 hours of sleep per 24-hour period.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023 for most measures and 2022 for short sleep duration; modeled estimates; no margin of error

Overall Health Status

Category Lower East Side
Fair or Poor Self-Reported Health 22.2%8,070
Frequent Physical Distress 14.0%5,094
Note: Frequent physical distress means self-reported physical health was not good for 14 or more of the past 30 days.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023; modeled estimates; no margin of error
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Fair or Poor Self-Reported Health 22.2%8,070 20.7%1,352,240 ▲ +1.5% 74/197
Frequent Physical Distress 14.0%5,094 13.0%849,233 ▲ +1.0% 68/197
Note: Frequent physical distress means self-reported physical health was not good for 14 or more of the past 30 days.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023; modeled estimates; no margin of error

Preventive Care

Category Lower East Side
Taking Medication for High Blood Pressure 74.6%27,092
Routine Checkup in Past Year 79.0%28,685
Cholesterol Check in Past 5 Years 86.6%31,467
Up to Date on Colorectal Cancer Screening 63.6%23,117
Dental Visit in Past Year 57.4%20,851
Mammogram in Past 2 Years 75.3%27,368
Universe: Annual checkup, cholesterol screening, and dental visit: adults 18 and over; blood pressure medication: adults 18 and over with high blood pressure; colorectal cancer screening: adults 45–75; mammography: women 50–74 · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023 for routine checkup, cholesterol screening, and blood-pressure medication, and 2022 for colorectal screening, dental visit, and mammography; modeled estimates; no margin of error
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Taking Medication for High Blood Pressure 74.6%27,092 74.5%4,866,757 ▲ +0.1% 93/197
Routine Checkup in Past Year 79.0%28,685 79.7%5,206,450 ▼ -0.7% 131/197
Cholesterol Check in Past 5 Years 86.6%31,467 87.9%5,742,120 ▼ -1.3% 143/197
Up to Date on Colorectal Cancer Screening 63.6%23,117 64.3%4,200,436 ▼ -0.7% 112/197
Dental Visit in Past Year 57.4%20,851 58.6%3,828,080 ▼ -1.2% 107/197
Mammogram in Past 2 Years 75.3%27,368 78.5%5,128,060 ▼ -3.2% 167/197
Universe: Annual checkup, cholesterol screening, and dental visit: adults 18 and over; blood pressure medication: adults 18 and over with high blood pressure; colorectal cancer screening: adults 45–75; mammography: women 50–74 · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023 for routine checkup, cholesterol screening, and blood-pressure medication, and 2022 for colorectal screening, dental visit, and mammography; modeled estimates; no margin of error

Mental Health

Category Lower East Side
Medical Provider-Diagnosed Depression 18.3%6,667
Frequent Mental Distress 16.1%5,853
Lack of Social/Emotional Support 30.6%11,103
Loneliness 40.8%14,840
Note: Frequent mental distress means mental health was not good for 14 or more of the past 30 days. Loneliness means feeling lonely sometimes, often, or all the time. Lack of social and emotional support means sometimes, rarely, or never getting the social and emotional support needed.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023; modeled estimates; no margin of error
Category Lower East Side City Difference Rank
Medical Provider-Diagnosed Depression 18.3%6,667 16.4%1,071,340 ▲ +1.9% 32/197
Frequent Mental Distress 16.1%5,853 15.4%1,006,014 ▲ +0.7% 69/197
Lack of Social/Emotional Support 30.6%11,103 30.9%2,018,561 ▼ -0.3% 112/197
Loneliness 40.8%14,840 38.5%2,515,036 ▲ +2.3% 59/197
Note: Frequent mental distress means mental health was not good for 14 or more of the past 30 days. Loneliness means feeling lonely sometimes, often, or all the time. Lack of social and emotional support means sometimes, rarely, or never getting the social and emotional support needed.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023; modeled estimates; no margin of error

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