Washington Heights (North), Manhattan Demographics, Housing & Census Data

Washington Heights (North), 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.

Washington Heights (North), Manhattan

Washington Heights (North)
Manhattan, New York City
Population
74,030
Overlapping council districts Overlap means that a council district contains part of this neighborhood.
10
Population Density
83,364 /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.
One-page summary

Washington Heights (North) at a Glance

Time period?Historical estimates use this profile's current boundaries, held constant across periods; they do not reflect the boundaries that were in effect at the time. Comparing
Values as
Show as
Add to every table
Showing Chart vs. New York City ± Margin of error

Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

Category Washington Heights (North)
Hispanic 59.6% ±3.8 pp44,106 ±2,841
White 29.7% ±1.6 pp21,984 ±1,156
Black 4.1% ±1.0 pp3,001 ±709
Asian 3.0% ±0.9 pp2,236 ±679
Other or Multi-racial 3.7% ±0.8 pp2,703 ±558
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Hispanic 59.6%±3.8 pp44,106±2,841 28.5%2,420,122 ▲ +31.1% 28/197
White 29.7%±1.6 pp21,984±1,156 31.0%±0.0 pp2,627,063±3,874 ▼ -1.3% 91/197
Black 4.1%±1.0 pp3,001±709 20.4%±0.1 pp1,730,658±6,239 ▼ -16.3% 140/197
Asian 3.0%±0.9 pp2,236±679 14.6%±0.1 pp1,240,270±4,947 ▼ -11.6% 157/197
Other or Multi-racial 3.7%±0.8 pp2,703±558 5.5%±0.1 pp465,731±10,192 ▼ -1.8% 134/197
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 Washington Heights (North)
Under 5 4.8% ±0.9 pp3,560 ±694
5-17 11.5% ±1.4 pp8,549 ±1,016
18-24 7.6% ±0.9 pp5,656 ±644
25-44 32.1% ±1.8 pp23,780 ±1,343
45-64 26.8% ±1.7 pp19,853 ±1,248
65-74 10.7% ±1.2 pp7,896 ±909
75-84 4.7% ±0.9 pp3,465 ±654
85+ 1.7% ±0.4 pp1,271 ±320
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Under 5 4.8%±0.9 pp3,560±694 5.7%±0.1 pp482,148±7,500 ▼ -0.9% 143/197
5-17 11.5%±1.4 pp8,549±1,016 14.5%±0.1 pp1,230,462±10,047 ▼ -3.0% 155/197
18-24 7.6%±0.9 pp5,656±644 8.1%±0.1 pp686,487±7,716 ▼ -0.5% 116/197
25-44 32.1%±1.8 pp23,780±1,343 30.7%±0.1 pp2,605,117±12,057 ▲ +1.4% 56/197
45-64 26.8%±1.7 pp19,853±1,248 24.5%±0.1 pp2,075,334±10,810 ▲ +2.4% 52/197
65-74 10.7%±1.2 pp7,896±909 9.5%±0.1 pp802,199±7,812 ▲ +1.2% 60/197
75-84 4.7%±0.9 pp3,465±654 5.0%±0.1 pp425,999±5,805 ▼ -0.3% 106/197
85+ 1.7%±0.4 pp1,271±320 2.1%±0.0 pp176,098±4,092 ▼ -0.4% 112/197
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment

Category Washington Heights (North)
No High School Diploma 16.8% ±2.0 pp9,441 ±1,138
High School Diploma or GED 16.8% ±2.0 pp9,442 ±1,142
Some College or Associate's Degree 21.4% ±2.5 pp12,052 ±1,415
Bachelor's Degree 23.1% ±1.7 pp12,982 ±965
Graduate Degree 21.9% ±1.7 pp12,348 ±974
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
No High School Diploma 16.8%±2.0 pp9,441±1,138 16.2%±0.2 pp985,216±9,885 ▲ +0.6% 83/197
High School Diploma or GED 16.8%±2.0 pp9,442±1,142 22.7%±0.2 pp1,378,575±11,063 ▼ -5.9% 157/197
Some College or Associate's Degree 21.4%±2.5 pp12,052±1,415 19.5%±0.2 pp1,187,395±10,109 ▲ +1.9% 93/197
Bachelor's Degree 23.1%±1.7 pp12,982±965 24.0%±0.2 pp1,457,538±10,672 ▼ -0.9% 83/197
Graduate Degree 21.9%±1.7 pp12,348±974 17.7%±0.2 pp1,076,023±9,188 ▲ +4.3% 48/197
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Population

Category Washington Heights (North)
Total Population 74,030 ±3,897
Total Households 29,009 ±1,076
Population Density 83,364 ±4,388 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 Washington Heights (North) Average Neighborhood Difference
Total Population 74,030 43,023 ▲ +31,007
Total Households 29,009 16,921 ▲ +12,088
Population Density 83,364 people/sq mi 47,082 people/sq mi ▲ +36,282
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 81,230 ±2,149 80,126 ±2,471 74,030 ±3,897 ▼ −7,200 ±4,450▼ −6,096 ±4,614▼ −1,104 ±3,275 ▲ +38,896▲ +37,450▲ +31,007 11/19715/19717/197
Average Neighborhood 42,334 42,676 43,023 ▲ +689▲ +347▲ +341
Total Households 28,410 ±387 29,087 ±461 29,009 ±1,076 ▲ +599 ±1,144▼ −78 ±1,171▲ +677 ±602 ▲ +12,702▲ +13,015▲ +12,088 17/19719/19719/197
Average Neighborhood 15,708 16,072 16,921 ▲ +1,213▲ +848▲ +365
Population Density (per sq mi) 91,472 ±2,420 90,229 ±2,783 83,364 ±4,388 ▼ −8,108▼ −6,865▼ −1,243 ▲ +44,948▲ +43,270▲ +36,282 18/19721/19723/197
Average Neighborhood Density 46,524 46,959 47,082 ▲ +558▲ +123▲ +436

Household Size

Category Washington Heights (North)
Average Household Size 2.49±0.14
1-Person Households 35.8% ±2.4 pp10,386 ±702
2-Person Households 31.0% ±2.9 pp9,004 ±838
3-Person Households 18.0% ±2.5 pp5,224 ±718
4+ Person Households 15.2% ±2.1 pp4,395 ±604
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Average Household Size 2.49±0.14 2.48±0.01 ▲ +0.01 117/197
1-Person Households 35.8%±2.4 pp10,386±702 33.8%±0.2 pp1,127,551±7,611 ▲ +2.0% 59/197
2-Person Households 31.0%±2.9 pp9,004±838 29.2%±0.2 pp973,113±7,945 ▲ +1.9% 58/197
3-Person Households 18.0%±2.5 pp5,224±718 15.8%±0.2 pp525,276±7,137 ▲ +2.3% 70/197
4+ Person Households 15.2%±2.1 pp4,395±604 21.2%±0.2 pp708,148±7,932 ▼ -6.1% 153/197
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Marital Status

Category Washington Heights (North)
Never Married 43.7% ±2.1 pp27,792 ±1,319
Married 34.3% ±1.7 pp21,831 ±1,067
Separated 4.1% ±1.0 pp2,592 ±660
Divorced 13.3% ±1.7 pp8,468 ±1,091
Widowed 4.6% ±0.9 pp2,921 ±564
Universe: Population 15 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Never Married 43.7%±2.1 pp27,792±1,319 44.4%±0.2 pp3,129,101±12,014 ▼ -0.7% 107/197
Married 34.3%±1.7 pp21,831±1,067 39.4%±0.2 pp2,779,410±14,799 ▼ -5.1% 131/197
Separated 4.1%±1.0 pp2,592±660 2.8%±0.1 pp196,782±4,212 ▲ +1.3% 35/197
Divorced 13.3%±1.7 pp8,468±1,091 8.2%±0.1 pp579,696±7,282 ▲ +5.1% 2/197
Widowed 4.6%±0.9 pp2,921±564 5.2%±0.1 pp365,144±5,378 ▼ -0.6% 135/197
Universe: Population 15 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Language Spoken at Home

Category Washington Heights (North)
Speak English Only 39.1% ±2.3 pp27,553 ±1,647
Spanish 51.5% ±3.9 pp36,299 ±2,736
Other Languages 4.5% ±0.9 pp3,164 ±607
Russian, Polish, or Other Slavic 3.3% ±1.0 pp2,291 ±729
Other Indo-European 1.7% ±0.5 pp1,163 ±376
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Speak English Only 39.1%±2.3 pp27,553±1,647 52.3%±0.2 pp4,188,207±17,434 ▼ -13.2% 147/197
Spanish 51.5%±3.9 pp36,299±2,736 22.6%±0.1 pp1,810,363±9,628 ▲ +28.9% 22/197
Other Languages 4.5%±0.9 pp3,164±607 2.0%±0.1 pp163,950±5,580 ▲ +2.4% 57/197
Russian, Polish, or Other Slavic 3.3%±1.0 pp2,291±729 3.5%±0.1 pp278,990±6,766 ▼ -0.2% 50/114
Other Indo-European 1.7%±0.5 pp1,163±376 5.6%±0.1 pp450,254±8,868 ▼ -4.0% 150/169
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

Sub-rows show
Category Washington Heights (North)
Native English Speaker or Speaks English Very Well (of residents age 5+) 72.7% ±1.5 pp72.7%±1.5 pp51,219 ±1,061
Speaks English Well (of residents age 5+) 10.3% ±1.7 pp10.3%±1.7 pp7,245 ±1,202
↳ Speaks English Not Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 11.3% ±1.5 pp109.5%±23.4 pp7,934 ±1,066
↳ Does Not Speak English (of residents who speak English less than very well) 5.8% ±1.1 pp56.2%±4.5 pp4,072 ±751
↳ Combined Speaks English Less Than Very Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 27.3% ±2.2 pp265.7%±49.1 pp19,251 ±1,569
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Native English Speaker or Speaks English Very Well (of residents age 5+) 72.7%±1.5 pp72.7%±1.5 pp51,219±1,061 77.5%±0.3 pp77.5%±0.3 pp6,203,073±25,737 ▼ -4.8%▼ -4.8% 135/197
Speaks English Well (of residents age 5+) 10.3%±1.7 pp10.3%±1.7 pp7,245±1,202 10.5%±0.1 pp10.5%±0.1 pp837,369±10,072 ▼ -0.2%▼ -0.2% 100/197
↳ Speaks English Not Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 11.3%±1.5 pp109.5%±23.4 pp7,934±1,066 8.3%±0.1 pp79.3%±0.3 pp663,861±8,491 ▲ +3.0%▲ +30.2% 51/19731/197
↳ Does Not Speak English (of residents who speak English less than very well) 5.8%±1.1 pp56.2%±4.5 pp4,072±751 3.7%±0.1 pp35.5%±0.6 pp297,393±6,002 ▲ +2.1%▲ +20.7% 39/19730/197
↳ Combined Speaks English Less Than Very Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 27.3%±2.2 pp265.7%±49.1 pp19,251±1,569 22.5%±0.2 pp214.8%±3.1 pp1,798,623±14,477 ▲ +4.8%▲ +50.9% 63/19727/197
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Sub-rows show

Household Composition

Category Washington Heights (North)
Married-Couple Households 29.4% ±3.0 pp8,520 ±863
Unmarried-Couple Households 7.3% ±1.5 pp2,109 ±422
One-Person Households 35.8% ±3.2 pp10,386 ±924
Other Household Types 27.6% ±6.1 pp7,994 ±1,761
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Married-Couple Households 29.4%±3.0 pp8,520±863 35.1%±0.3 pp1,169,910±8,753 ▼ -5.7% 128/197
Unmarried-Couple Households 7.3%±1.5 pp2,109±422 6.6%±0.1 pp219,240±4,394 ▲ +0.7% 60/197
One-Person Households 35.8%±3.2 pp10,386±924 33.8%±0.3 pp1,127,551±8,907 ▲ +2.0% 59/197
Other Household Types 27.6%±6.1 pp7,994±1,761 24.5%±0.5 pp817,387±15,302 ▲ +3.0% 82/197
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 Washington Heights (North)
Children in Married-Couple Households 55.3% ±7.7 pp6,673 ±925
Children in Unmarried-Couple Households 9.2% ±4.1 pp1,105 ±500
Children in Single-Mother Households 30.2% ±6.2 pp3,645 ±747
Children in Single-Father Households 5.3% ±3.9 pp645 ±475
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Children in Married-Couple Households 55.3%±7.7 pp6,673±925 59.9%±0.5 pp1,019,590±8,419 ▼ -4.6% 119/197
Children in Unmarried-Couple Households 9.2%±4.1 pp1,105±500 6.9%±0.3 pp118,173±5,031 ▲ +2.2% 47/197
Children in Single-Mother Households 30.2%±6.2 pp3,645±747 28.5%±0.5 pp486,058±8,908 ▲ +1.7% 80/197
Children in Single-Father Households 5.3%±3.9 pp645±475 4.6%±0.3 pp78,845±4,300 ▲ +0.7% 67/197
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

Sub-rows show
Category Washington Heights (North)
Veteran (of civilian adults 18+) 1.1% ±0.4 pp1.1%±0.4 pp703 ±272
↳ Post-9/11 Gulf War Era (of veterans) 9.7% ±15.6 pp0.1%±0.2 pp68 ±110
↳ Pre-9/11 Gulf War Era Only (of veterans) 21.2% ±27.3 pp0.2%±0.3 pp149 ±192
↳ Vietnam Era (of veterans) 35.1% ±19.3 pp0.4%±0.2 pp247 ±135
↳ Korean War (of veterans) 3.4% ±12.6 pp0.0%±0.1 pp24 ±89
↳ Other / Peacetime Service (of veterans) 30.6% ±24.3 pp0.3%±0.3 pp215 ±171
Universe: Civilian population 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Veteran (of civilian adults 18+) 1.1%±0.4 pp1.1%±0.4 pp703±272 1.8%±0.1 pp1.8%±0.1 pp122,761±3,622 ▼ -0.7%▼ -0.7% 165/197
↳ Post-9/11 Gulf War Era (of veterans) 9.7%±15.6 pp0.1%±0.2 pp68±110 23.3%±1.2 pp0.4%±0.0 pp28,555±1,469 ▼ -13.6%▼ -0.3% 168/197185/197
↳ Pre-9/11 Gulf War Era Only (of veterans) 21.2%±27.3 pp0.2%±0.3 pp149±192 11.4%±0.9 pp0.2%±0.0 pp14,055±1,128 ▲ +9.7%0% 27/19769/197
↳ Vietnam Era (of veterans) 35.1%±19.3 pp0.4%±0.2 pp247±135 30.3%±1.3 pp0.6%±0.0 pp37,225±1,556 ▲ +4.8%▼ -0.2% 63/197126/197
↳ Korean War (of veterans) 3.4%±12.6 pp0.0%±0.1 pp24±89 6.7%±0.8 pp0.1%±0.0 pp8,206±924 ▼ -3.3%▼ -0.1% 102/197122/197
↳ Other / Peacetime Service (of veterans) 30.6%±24.3 pp0.3%±0.3 pp215±171 28.3%±1.2 pp0.5%±0.0 pp34,720±1,502 ▲ +2.3%▼ -0.2% 80/197133/197
Universe: Civilian population 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Sub-rows show

Immigration

Place of Birth and Citizenship

Sub-rows show
Category Washington Heights (North)
U.S.-Born Residents (of all residents) 59.9% ±1.9 pp59.9%±1.9 pp44,327 ±1,382
Foreign-Born Residents (of all residents) 40.1% ±2.8 pp40.1%±2.8 pp29,703 ±2,068
↳ Foreign-Born Naturalized Citizens (of foreign-born residents) 23.9% ±2.4 pp59.6%±4.2 pp17,691 ±1,744
↳ Foreign-Born Noncitizens (of foreign-born residents) 16.2% ±2.1 pp40.4%±4.4 pp12,012 ±1,553
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
U.S.-Born Residents (of all residents) 59.9%±1.9 pp59.9%±1.9 pp44,327±1,382 63.4%±0.2 pp63.4%±0.2 pp5,377,625±16,754 ▼ -3.5%▼ -3.5% 120/197
Foreign-Born Residents (of all residents) 40.1%±2.8 pp40.1%±2.8 pp29,703±2,068 36.6%±0.2 pp36.6%±0.2 pp3,106,219±18,165 ▲ +3.5%▲ +3.5% 78/197
↳ Foreign-Born Naturalized Citizens (of foreign-born residents) 23.9%±2.4 pp59.6%±4.2 pp17,691±1,744 21.5%±0.1 pp58.8%±0.2 pp1,826,604±12,235 ▲ +2.4%▲ +0.8% 75/197102/197
↳ Foreign-Born Noncitizens (of foreign-born residents) 16.2%±2.1 pp40.4%±4.4 pp12,012±1,553 15.1%±0.2 pp41.2%±0.4 pp1,279,615±13,426 ▲ +1.1%▼ -0.8% 58/19796/197
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
Sub-rows show

Foreign-Born Residents by Country of Birth

Rows show
Category Washington Heights (North)
Born in Dominican Republic (of foreign-born residents) 24.4%±3.0 pp60.9%±4.7 pp18,085±2,228
Born in Ecuador (of foreign-born residents) 1.7%±1.3 pp4.2%±3.2 pp1,253±967
Born in Mexico (of foreign-born residents) 1.7%±0.7 pp4.2%±1.7 pp1,233±508
Born in other countries (of foreign-born residents) 11.3%28.2%8,381
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 Washington Heights (North) New York City Difference Rank
Born in Dominican Republic (of foreign-born residents) 24.4% ±3.0 pp60.9%±4.7 pp18,085 4.7% ±0.1 pp12.9%399,232 ▲ +19.7%▲ +48.0% 7/1977/197
Born in Ecuador (of foreign-born residents) 1.7% ±1.3 pp4.2%±3.2 pp1,253 1.6% ±0.1 pp4.3%133,149 ▲ +0.1%▼ -0.1% 46/19751/197
Born in Mexico (of foreign-born residents) 1.7% ±0.7 pp4.2%±1.7 pp1,233 1.8% ±0.1 pp5.0%156,623 ▼ -0.2%▼ -0.9% 68/19780/197
Born in other countries (of foreign-born residents) 11.3%28.2%8,381 ——
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
Rows show

Foreign-Born Residents by Year of U.S. Entry

Rows show
Category Washington Heights (North)
Entered the U.S. in 2010 or Later (of foreign-born residents) 9.9% ±1.7 pp24.7%±3.9 pp7,326 ±1,291
Entered the U.S. From 2000 to 2009 (of foreign-born residents) 6.8% ±1.2 pp17.0%±2.8 pp5,061 ±920
Entered the U.S. From 1990 to 1999 (of foreign-born residents) 8.4% ±1.1 pp20.8%±2.3 pp6,189 ±849
Entered the U.S. Before 1990 (of foreign-born residents) 15.0% ±1.9 pp37.5%±3.8 pp11,127 ±1,437
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Entered the U.S. in 2010 or Later (of foreign-born residents) 9.9%±1.7 pp24.7%±3.9 pp7,326±1,291 10.8%±0.1 pp3098.2%±251.2 pp920,255±12,029 ▼ -1.0%▼ -3073.5% 98/197133/197
Entered the U.S. From 2000 to 2009 (of foreign-born residents) 6.8%±1.2 pp17.0%±2.8 pp5,061±920 7.9%±0.1 pp2256.0%±182.7 pp670,090±8,222 ▼ -1.1%▼ -2238.9% 113/197164/197
Entered the U.S. From 1990 to 1999 (of foreign-born residents) 8.4%±1.1 pp20.8%±2.3 pp6,189±849 7.8%±0.1 pp2230.3%±180.8 pp662,467±8,585 ▲ +0.6%▼ -2209.5% 79/197103/197
Entered the U.S. Before 1990 (of foreign-born residents) 15.0%±1.9 pp37.5%±3.8 pp11,127±1,437 10.1%±0.1 pp2873.1%±231.4 pp853,407±7,728 ▲ +5.0%▼ -2835.7% 34/19730/197
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 3.1% ±0.8 pp2,507 ±668 9.0% ±1.6 pp7,235 ±1,266 9.9% ±1.7 pp7,326 ±1,291 ▲ +6.8 pp▲ +4,819▲ +0.9 pp▲ +91▲ +5.9 pp▲ +4,728
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 11.9% ±1.6 pp9,674 ±1,299 10.1% ±1.5 pp8,123 ±1,164 6.8% ±1.2 pp5,061 ±920 ▼ −5.1 pp▼ −4,613▼ −3.3 pp▼ −3,062▼ −1.8 pp▼ −1,551
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 10.6% ±1.2 pp8,579 ±938 8.6% ±1.0 pp6,913 ±837 8.4% ±1.1 pp6,189 ±849 ▼ −2.2 pp▼ −2,390▼ −0.3 pp▼ −724▼ −1.9 pp▼ −1,666
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 20.7% ±1.4 pp16,824 ±1,109 17.7% ±1.3 pp14,146 ±1,006 15.0% ±1.9 pp11,127 ±1,437 ▼ −5.7 pp▼ −5,697▼ −2.6 pp▼ −3,019▼ −3.1 pp▼ −2,678
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
Rows show

Household Income & Poverty

Household Income

Category Washington Heights (North)
Average Household Income $121,735±$26,215
Per Capita Income $50,861±$9,961
10th Percentile Household Income $12,447±$1,805
25th Percentile Household Income $31,901±$3,542
Median Household Income $78,109±$6,018
75th Percentile Household Income $138,074±$8,961
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Average Household Income $121,735±$26,215 $129,670±$1,018 ▼ −$7,935 71/197
Per Capita Income $50,861±$9,961 $51,844±$373 ▼ −$983 52/197
10th Percentile Household Income $12,447±$1,805 $12,518±$130 ▼ −$71 124/197
25th Percentile Household Income $31,901±$3,542 $33,834±$358 ▼ −$1,932 121/197
Median Household Income $78,109±$6,018 $80,483±$601 ▼ −$2,374 109/197
75th Percentile Household Income $138,074±$8,961 $158,688±$1,068 ▼ −$20,614 110/197
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) $90,001 ±3,636 $96,552 ±3,453 $121,735 ±26,215 ▲ +$31,735▲ +$25,183▲ +$6,552
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) $67,922 ±2,744 $78,690 ±2,815 $121,735 ±26,215 ▲ +$53,813▲ +$43,045▲ +$10,768
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) $35,013 ±1,228 $37,957 ±872 $50,861 ±9,961 ▲ +$15,849▲ +$12,904▲ +$2,945
New York City citywide $43,010 ±255 $48,868 ±304 $51,844 ±373 ▲ +$8,834▲ +$2,976▲ +$5,859
Per Capita Income (nominal dollars) $26,423 ±927 $30,935 ±711 $50,861 ±9,961 ▲ +$24,438▲ +$19,926▲ +$4,512
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) $12,752 ±1,467 $14,476 ±1,226 $12,447 ±1,805 ▼ −$305▼ −$2,029▲ +$1,724
New York City citywide $12,827 ±147 $13,807 ±128 $12,518 ±130 ▼ −$309▼ −$1,289▲ +$980
10th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars) $9,624 ±1,107 $11,798 ±999 $12,447 ±1,805 ▲ +$2,823▲ +$649▲ +$2,174
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) $29,124 ±2,293 $33,447 ±3,405 $31,901 ±3,542 ▲ +$2,777▼ −$1,546▲ +$4,323
New York City citywide $30,295 ±230 $33,325 ±295 $33,834 ±358 ▲ +$3,539▲ +$509▲ +$3,030
25th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars) $21,980 ±1,730 $27,259 ±2,775 $31,901 ±3,542 ▲ +$9,922▲ +$4,642▲ +$5,280
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) $66,447 ±3,451 $74,042 ±4,148 $78,109 ±6,018 ▲ +$11,662▲ +$4,067▲ +$7,595
New York City citywide $69,880 ±337 $78,525 ±378 $80,483 ±601 ▲ +$10,603▲ +$1,958▲ +$8,645
Median Household Income (nominal dollars) $50,147 ±2,604 $60,344 ±3,380 $78,109 ±6,018 ▲ +$27,963▲ +$17,765▲ +$10,198
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) $118,006 ±4,299 $131,723 ±5,266 $138,074 ±8,961 ▲ +$20,068▲ +$6,351▲ +$13,718
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) $89,057 ±3,245 $107,355 ±4,292 $138,074 ±8,961 ▲ +$49,017▲ +$30,719▲ +$18,298
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) $186,673 ±8,827 $204,585 ±9,589 — ——▲ +$17,912
New York City citywide $235,275 ±1,259 — — ———
90th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars) $140,879 ±6,661 $166,737 ±7,815 — ——▲ +$25,858
New York City citywide $177,558 ±951 — — ———

Poverty Status

Category Washington Heights (North)
Below Poverty Line 14.4% ±2.2 pp10,656 ±1,648
Below 200% Poverty Line 34.2% ±3.9 pp25,312 ±2,890
Deep Poverty (Below 50%) 6.3% ±1.3 pp4,697 ±936
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Below Poverty Line 14.4%±2.2 pp10,656±1,648 17.9%±0.2 pp1,519,224±20,721 ▼ -3.5% 105/197
Below 200% Poverty Line 34.2%±3.9 pp25,312±2,890 34.5%±0.3 pp2,925,448±27,916 ▼ -0.3% 88/197
Deep Poverty (Below 50%) 6.3%±1.3 pp4,697±936 8.8%±0.1 pp744,337±12,220 ▼ -2.4% 121/197
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 Washington Heights (North)
Food Insecurity 22.6%12,911
Housing Insecurity 18.8%10,743
Transportation Barriers 10.7%6,085
Threatened Utility Shutoff 9.4%5,346
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Food Insecurity 22.6%12,911 24.4%1,593,945 ▼ -1.8% 109/197
Housing Insecurity 18.8%10,743 19.8%1,293,447 ▼ -1.0% 105/197
Transportation Barriers 10.7%6,085 11.5%751,244 ▼ -0.8% 106/197
Threatened Utility Shutoff 9.4%5,346 10.8%705,516 ▼ -1.4% 103/197
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 Washington Heights (North)
In Labor Force 85.1% ±1.3 pp28,966 ±456
↳ Employed 75.3% ±1.8 pp25,624 ±613
↳ Unemployed 9.8% ±1.8 pp3,342 ±623
↳ Unemployment Rate 11.5% ±2.1 pp—
Not in Labor Force 14.9% ±8.5 pp5,065 ±2,888
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
In Labor Force 85.1%±1.3 pp28,966±456 83.1%±0.2 pp3,025,923±7,095 ▲ +2.0% 73/197
↳ Employed 75.3%±1.8 pp25,624±613 77.0%±0.2 pp2,802,978±7,857 ▼ -1.7% 121/197
↳ Unemployed 9.8%±1.8 pp3,342±623 6.0%±0.1 pp220,209±4,950 ▲ +3.8% 22/197
↳ Unemployment Rate 11.5%±2.1 pp— 7.3%±0.2 pp265,303±6,036 ▲ +4.3% 26/197
Not in Labor Force 14.9%±8.5 pp5,065±2,888 16.9%±0.7 pp616,353±25,111 ▼ -2.0% 125/197
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 Washington Heights (North)
Management, Business, Science & Arts 52.0% ±3.8 pp18,997 ±1,400
↳ Management Occupations 12.4% ±2.2 pp4,522 ±804
↳ Business & Financial Operations 5.6% ±1.1 pp2,059 ±402
↳ Computer & Mathematical 2.6% ±0.8 pp944 ±283
↳ Architecture & Engineering 1.1% ±0.6 pp404 ±207
↳ Life, Physical & Social Science 2.0% ±0.6 pp736 ±225
↳ Community & Social Service 4.5% ±1.3 pp1,638 ±480
↳ Legal Occupations 1.4% ±0.5 pp505 ±197
↳ Education, Training & Library 10.6% ±1.8 pp3,889 ±665
↳ Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media 7.4% ±1.3 pp2,698 ±491
↳ Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners 2.8% ±0.8 pp1,029 ±287
↳ Health Technologists & Technicians 1.6% ±0.7 pp573 ±243
Service 22.5% ±2.9 pp8,215 ±1,051
↳ Healthcare Support 6.3% ±1.6 pp2,306 ±576
↳ Protective Service 1.5% ±0.8 pp540 ±301
↳ Food Preparation & Serving 5.6% ±1.3 pp2,063 ±490
↳ Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance 4.4% ±1.3 pp1,594 ±478
↳ Personal Care & Service 4.7% ±1.2 pp1,712 ±439
Sales & Office 14.6% ±2.2 pp5,349 ±812
↳ Sales & Related 5.8% ±1.3 pp2,105 ±480
↳ Office & Administrative Support 8.9% ±1.8 pp3,244 ±642
Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance 2.5% ±1.0 pp923 ±363
↳ Farming, Fishing & Forestry 0.0% ±0.2 pp9 ±86
↳ Construction & Extraction 1.6% ±0.8 pp576 ±285
↳ Installation, Maintenance & Repair 0.9% ±0.6 pp338 ±234
Production, Transportation & Material Moving 8.4% ±2.0 pp3,052 ±749
↳ Production Occupations 2.2% ±0.9 pp801 ±317
↳ Transportation Occupations 3.9% ±1.6 pp1,418 ±600
↳ Material Moving Occupations 2.3% ±0.9 pp833 ±335
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Management, Business, Science & Arts 52.0%±3.8 pp18,997±1,400 46.8%±0.2 pp1,890,325±9,809 ▲ +5.2% 50/197
↳ Management Occupations 12.4%±2.2 pp4,522±804 11.5%±0.2 pp464,430±6,193 ▲ +0.9% 52/197
↳ Business & Financial Operations 5.6%±1.1 pp2,059±402 7.1%±0.1 pp284,944±5,312 ▼ -1.4% 91/197
↳ Computer & Mathematical 2.6%±0.8 pp944±283 4.1%±0.1 pp164,705±4,099 ▼ -1.5% 128/197
↳ Architecture & Engineering 1.1%±0.6 pp404±207 1.3%±0.1 pp52,049±2,102 ▼ -0.2% 98/197
↳ Life, Physical & Social Science 2.0%±0.6 pp736±225 1.3%±0.1 pp50,498±2,300 ▲ +0.8% 26/197
↳ Community & Social Service 4.5%±1.3 pp1,638±480 2.1%±0.1 pp86,512±2,525 ▲ +2.3% 13/197
↳ Legal Occupations 1.4%±0.5 pp505±197 2.3%±0.1 pp92,045±2,992 ▼ -0.9% 97/197
↳ Education, Training & Library 10.6%±1.8 pp3,889±665 6.8%±0.1 pp274,726±5,016 ▲ +3.8% 14/197
↳ Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media 7.4%±1.3 pp2,698±491 4.7%±0.1 pp191,632±4,484 ▲ +2.6% 38/197
↳ Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners 2.8%±0.8 pp1,029±287 4.1%±0.1 pp166,568±3,540 ▼ -1.3% 133/197
↳ Health Technologists & Technicians 1.6%±0.7 pp573±243 1.5%±0.1 pp62,216±2,523 0% 97/197
Service 22.5%±2.9 pp8,215±1,051 21.5%±0.2 pp867,303±8,740 ▲ +1.0% 104/197
↳ Healthcare Support 6.3%±1.6 pp2,306±576 7.0%±0.1 pp282,354±5,195 ▼ -0.7% 107/197
↳ Protective Service 1.5%±0.8 pp540±301 2.7%±0.1 pp110,453±3,182 ▼ -1.3% 150/197
↳ Food Preparation & Serving 5.6%±1.3 pp2,063±490 4.8%±0.1 pp195,458±4,512 ▲ +0.8% 60/197
↳ Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance 4.4%±1.3 pp1,594±478 3.7%±0.1 pp149,490±3,611 ▲ +0.7% 75/197
↳ Personal Care & Service 4.7%±1.2 pp1,712±439 3.2%±0.1 pp129,548±3,504 ▲ +1.5% 29/197
Sales & Office 14.6%±2.2 pp5,349±812 17.7%±0.2 pp713,461±6,825 ▼ -3.0% 169/197
↳ Sales & Related 5.8%±1.3 pp2,105±480 7.8%±0.1 pp315,484±4,868 ▼ -2.0% 173/197
↳ Office & Administrative Support 8.9%±1.8 pp3,244±642 9.9%±0.1 pp397,977±5,527 ▼ -1.0% 141/197
Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance 2.5%±1.0 pp923±363 5.4%±0.1 pp218,607±4,563 ▼ -2.9% 162/197
↳ Farming, Fishing & Forestry 0.0%±0.2 pp9±86 0.1%±0.0 pp2,694±556 0% 82/197
↳ Construction & Extraction 1.6%±0.8 pp576±285 3.8%±0.1 pp153,142±3,874 ▼ -2.2% 161/197
↳ Installation, Maintenance & Repair 0.9%±0.6 pp338±234 1.6%±0.1 pp62,771±2,391 ▼ -0.6% 148/197
Production, Transportation & Material Moving 8.4%±2.0 pp3,052±749 8.7%±0.1 pp349,540±5,518 ▼ -0.3% 124/197
↳ Production Occupations 2.2%±0.9 pp801±317 2.1%±0.1 pp83,338±2,926 ▲ +0.1% 82/197
↳ Transportation Occupations 3.9%±1.6 pp1,418±600 4.5%±0.1 pp179,989±4,460 ▼ -0.6% 129/197
↳ Material Moving Occupations 2.3%±0.9 pp833±335 2.1%±0.1 pp86,213±2,602 ▲ +0.1% 102/197
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 Washington Heights (North)
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.1% ±0.2 pp36 ±90
↳ Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 0.1% ±0.2 pp36 ±90
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0% ±0.2 pp0
Construction 2.4% ±0.8 pp870 ±296
Manufacturing 2.4% ±0.8 pp877 ±309
Wholesale Trade 0.8% ±0.5 pp294 ±176
Retail Trade 7.1% ±1.5 pp2,610 ±560
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 4.2% ±1.6 pp1,534 ±579
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 4.0% ±1.6 pp1,477 ±576
↳ Utilities 0.2% ±0.3 pp57 ±100
Information 4.8% ±1.0 pp1,745 ±382
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 9.5% ±2.1 pp3,454 ±771
↳ Finance & Insurance 5.1% ±1.7 pp1,871 ±632
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 4.3% ±1.3 pp1,583 ±486
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 13.7% ±1.8 pp5,004 ±674
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 9.2% ±1.3 pp3,362 ±492
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.1% ±0.2 pp20 ±89
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 4.4% ±1.3 pp1,622 ±469
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 34.4% ±2.8 pp12,559 ±1,028
↳ Educational Services 16.5% ±2.0 pp6,029 ±714
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 17.9% ±2.4 pp6,530 ±874
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 11.3% ±1.6 pp4,136 ±588
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 4.8% ±1.0 pp1,752 ±374
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 6.5% ±1.3 pp2,384 ±477
Other Services 6.3% ±1.2 pp2,306 ±443
Public Administration 3.0% ±1.0 pp1,111 ±356
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.1%±0.2 pp36±90 0.1%±0.0 pp— 0% 65/197
↳ Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 0.1%±0.2 pp36±90 0.1%±0.0 pp— 0% 59/197
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0%±0.2 pp0 0.0%±0.0 pp— 0% 15/197
Construction 2.4%±0.8 pp870±296 4.9%±0.1 pp— ▼ -2.5% 159/197
Manufacturing 2.4%±0.8 pp877±309 2.9%±0.1 pp— ▼ -0.5% 125/197
Wholesale Trade 0.8%±0.5 pp294±176 1.6%±0.1 pp— ▼ -0.8% 167/197
Retail Trade 7.1%±1.5 pp2,610±560 8.5%±0.1 pp— ▼ -1.3% 149/197
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 4.2%±1.6 pp1,534±579 6.6%±0.1 pp— ▼ -2.4% 159/197
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 4.0%±1.6 pp1,477±576 6.2%±0.1 pp— ▼ -2.2% 155/197
↳ Utilities 0.2%±0.3 pp57±100 0.4%±0.0 pp— ▼ -0.2% 141/197
Information 4.8%±1.0 pp1,745±382 3.8%±0.1 pp— ▲ +1.0% 51/197
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 9.5%±2.1 pp3,454±771 9.2%±0.1 pp— ▲ +0.2% 54/197
↳ Finance & Insurance 5.1%±1.7 pp1,871±632 6.6%±0.1 pp— ▼ -1.5% 81/197
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 4.3%±1.3 pp1,583±486 2.6%±0.1 pp— ▲ +1.7% 11/197
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 13.7%±1.8 pp5,004±674 15.4%±0.2 pp— ▼ -1.7% 74/197
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 9.2%±1.3 pp3,362±492 11.1%±0.2 pp— ▼ -1.9% 66/197
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.1%±0.2 pp20±89 0.1%±0.0 pp— ▼ -0.1% 105/197
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 4.4%±1.3 pp1,622±469 4.2%±0.1 pp— ▲ +0.3% 81/197
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 34.4%±2.8 pp12,559±1,028 29.0%±0.2 pp— ▲ +5.4% 60/197
↳ Educational Services 16.5%±2.0 pp6,029±714 9.9%±0.1 pp— ▲ +6.6% 11/197
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 17.9%±2.4 pp6,530±874 19.0%±0.2 pp— ▼ -1.1% 123/197
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 11.3%±1.6 pp4,136±588 9.0%±0.2 pp— ▲ +2.3% 36/197
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 4.8%±1.0 pp1,752±374 2.7%±0.1 pp— ▲ +2.1% 16/197
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 6.5%±1.3 pp2,384±477 6.4%±0.1 pp— ▲ +0.2% 75/197
Other Services 6.3%±1.2 pp2,306±443 5.1%±0.1 pp— ▲ +1.2% 43/197
Public Administration 3.0%±1.0 pp1,111±356 4.0%±0.1 pp— ▼ -0.9% 128/197
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 Washington Heights (North)
Private Company Employee 58.0% ±2.8 pp21,207 ±1,030
Self-Employed 10.1% ±1.6 pp3,701 ±592
Nonprofit 17.5% ±1.8 pp6,407 ±657
Government 14.2% ±2.2 pp5,190 ±788
Unpaid Family Worker 0.1% ±0.3 pp31 ±97
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Private Company Employee 58.0%±2.8 pp21,207±1,030 65.4%±0.2 pp2,642,994±8,903 ▼ -7.4% 171/197
Self-Employed 10.1%±1.6 pp3,701±592 10.0%±0.2 pp403,189±6,080 ▲ +0.1% 81/197
Nonprofit 17.5%±1.8 pp6,407±657 12.0%±0.2 pp482,857±7,067 ▲ +5.6% 14/197
Government 14.2%±2.2 pp5,190±788 13.8%±0.2 pp558,187±6,571 ▲ +0.4% 101/197
Unpaid Family Worker 0.1%±0.3 pp31±97 0.2%±0.0 pp7,290±803 ▼ -0.1% 127/197
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 Washington Heights (North)
Full-Time, Year-Round 61.1% ±2.7 pp25,698 ±1,115
Part-Time or Part-Year 38.9% ±2.5 pp16,344 ±1,063
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Full-Time, Year-Round 61.1%±2.7 pp25,698±1,115 65.3%±0.1 pp2,900,743±5,261 ▼ -4.1% 144/197
Part-Time or Part-Year 38.9%±2.5 pp16,344±1,063 34.7%±0.2 pp1,544,621±9,329 ▲ +4.1% 54/197
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 Washington Heights (North)
Average FT Earnings $98,447±$16,666
10th Percentile FT Earnings $28,885±$2,016
25th Percentile FT Earnings $43,494±$3,191
Median FT Earnings $64,017±$4,134
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Average FT Earnings $98,447±$16,666 $107,682±$955 ▼ −$9,235 60/197
10th Percentile FT Earnings $28,885±$2,016 $28,861±$254 ▲ +$24 97/197
25th Percentile FT Earnings $43,494±$3,191 $43,800±$228 ▼ −$305 83/197
Median FT Earnings $64,017±$4,134 $71,652±$349 ▼ −$7,635 106/197
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) $72,694 ±2,537 $74,736 ±1,656 $98,447 ±16,666 ▲ +$25,753▲ +$23,711▲ +$2,042
New York City citywide $92,118 ±527 $99,795 ±633 $107,682 ±955 ▲ +$15,563▲ +$7,886▲ +$7,677
Average FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $54,861 ±1,915 $60,910 ±1,350 $98,447 ±16,666 ▲ +$43,586▲ +$37,537▲ +$6,049
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) $20,494 ±1,419 $22,528 ±1,463 $28,885 ±2,016 ▲ +$8,391▲ +$6,356▲ +$2,034
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) $15,467 ±1,071 $18,361 ±1,192 $28,885 ±2,016 ▲ +$13,418▲ +$10,524▲ +$2,894
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) $31,218 ±2,692 $35,462 ±1,804 $43,494 ±3,191 ▲ +$12,277▲ +$8,033▲ +$4,244
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) $23,559 ±2,032 $28,901 ±1,470 $43,494 ±3,191 ▲ +$19,935▲ +$14,593▲ +$5,342
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) $53,328 ±3,004 $59,358 ±3,082 $64,017 ±4,134 ▲ +$10,689▲ +$4,659▲ +$6,030
New York City citywide $63,315 ±289 $66,637 ±206 $71,652 ±349 ▲ +$8,337▲ +$5,014▲ +$3,322
Median FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $40,246 ±2,267 $48,376 ±2,512 $64,017 ±4,134 ▲ +$23,771▲ +$15,640▲ +$8,131
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) $87,371 ±4,154 $91,990 ±4,271 — ——▲ +$4,619
New York City citywide $105,844 ±546 $113,447 ±384 — ——▲ +$7,603
75th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $65,937 ±3,135 $74,972 ±3,481 — ——▲ +$9,034
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 Washington Heights (North)
Average PT Earnings $34,785±$3,973
10th Percentile PT Earnings $2,517±$959
25th Percentile PT Earnings $9,538±$1,708
Median PT Earnings $21,554±$1,803
75th Percentile PT Earnings $41,229±$4,490
90th Percentile PT Earnings $75,315±$9,882
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Average PT Earnings $34,785±$3,973 $35,964±$504 ▼ −$1,179 66/197
10th Percentile PT Earnings $2,517±$959 $2,449±$60 ▲ +$68 100/197
25th Percentile PT Earnings $9,538±$1,708 $8,354±$178 ▲ +$1,184 64/197
Median PT Earnings $21,554±$1,803 $20,493±$187 ▲ +$1,061 72/197
75th Percentile PT Earnings $41,229±$4,490 $39,424±$445 ▲ +$1,805 66/197
90th Percentile PT Earnings $75,315±$9,882 $78,631±$1,357 ▼ −$3,316 69/197
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) $25,836 ±1,420 $28,665 ±1,674 $34,785 ±3,973 ▲ +$8,949▲ +$6,120▲ +$2,829
New York City citywide $31,824 ±365 $35,475 ±520 $35,964 ±504 ▲ +$4,140▲ +$489▲ +$3,651
Average PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $19,498 ±1,072 $23,362 ±1,364 $34,785 ±3,973 ▲ +$15,287▲ +$11,423▲ +$3,864
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) $2,434 ±457 $2,236 ±383 $2,517 ±959 ▲ +$83▲ +$281▼ −$198
New York City citywide $2,516 ±41 $2,640 ±47 $2,449 ±60 ▼ −$67▼ −$191▲ +$124
10th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $1,837 ±345 $1,822 ±312 $2,517 ±959 ▲ +$680▲ +$695▼ −$15
New York City citywide $1,898 ±31 $2,151 ±39 $2,449 ±60 ▲ +$550▲ +$297▲ +$253
25th Percentile PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $7,843 ±946 $7,503 ±998 $9,538 ±1,708 ▲ +$1,695▲ +$2,035▼ −$340
New York City citywide $7,420 ±87 $8,048 ±97 $8,354 ±178 ▲ +$934▲ +$306▲ +$628
25th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $5,919 ±714 $6,115 ±813 $9,538 ±1,708 ▲ +$3,619▲ +$3,423▲ +$196
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) $17,217 ±1,640 $18,072 ±1,452 $21,554 ±1,803 ▲ +$4,337▲ +$3,482▲ +$855
New York City citywide $16,750 ±175 $18,552 ±135 $20,493 ±187 ▲ +$3,743▲ +$1,941▲ +$1,802
Median PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $12,993 ±1,237 $14,729 ±1,183 $21,554 ±1,803 ▲ +$8,561▲ +$6,825▲ +$1,736
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) $32,437 ±3,023 $37,347 ±3,882 $41,229 ±4,490 ▲ +$8,792▲ +$3,882▲ +$4,910
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) $24,479 ±2,282 $30,438 ±3,164 $41,229 ±4,490 ▲ +$16,749▲ +$10,791▲ +$5,958
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) $58,876 ±4,199 $67,234 ±7,362 $75,315 ±9,882 ▲ +$16,439▲ +$8,081▲ +$8,357
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) $44,433 ±3,169 $54,796 ±6,000 $75,315 ±9,882 ▲ +$30,882▲ +$20,519▲ +$10,363
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 Washington Heights (North)
Average Earnings $73,698±$10,336
10th Percentile Earnings $9,528±$1,658
25th Percentile Earnings $23,522±$1,764
Median Earnings $48,600±$2,553
75th Percentile Earnings $88,154±$5,289
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Average Earnings $73,698±$10,336 $82,762±$684 ▼ −$9,064 66/197
10th Percentile Earnings $9,528±$1,658 $9,126±$169 ▲ +$401 103/197
25th Percentile Earnings $23,522±$1,764 $24,699±$185 ▼ −$1,177 115/197
Median Earnings $48,600±$2,553 $51,594±$290 ▼ −$2,994 100/197
75th Percentile Earnings $88,154±$5,289 $96,947±$402 ▼ −$8,794 86/197
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) $53,625 ±2,030 $56,820 ±1,689 $73,698 ±10,336 ▲ +$20,073▲ +$16,878▲ +$3,195
New York City citywide $71,777 ±399 $79,012 ±486 $82,762 ±684 ▲ +$10,985▲ +$3,751▲ +$7,235
Average Earnings (nominal dollars) $40,470 ±1,532 $46,308 ±1,376 $73,698 ±10,336 ▲ +$33,228▲ +$27,390▲ +$5,839
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) $7,456 ±903 $7,610 ±1,038 $9,528 ±1,658 ▲ +$2,072▲ +$1,917▲ +$155
New York City citywide $8,471 ±88 $9,622 ±118 $9,126 ±169 ▲ +$655▼ −$496▲ +$1,151
10th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) $5,627 ±681 $6,203 ±846 $9,528 ±1,658 ▲ +$3,901▲ +$3,325▲ +$576
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) $17,532 ±1,470 $19,919 ±872 $23,522 ±1,764 ▲ +$5,990▲ +$3,603▲ +$2,388
New York City citywide $21,392 ±112 $23,930 ±173 $24,699 ±185 ▲ +$3,306▲ +$768▲ +$2,538
25th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) $13,231 ±1,110 $16,234 ±711 $23,522 ±1,764 ▲ +$10,291▲ +$7,288▲ +$3,003
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) $36,739 ±2,070 $41,048 ±1,903 $48,600 ±2,553 ▲ +$11,861▲ +$7,552▲ +$4,309
New York City citywide $46,347 ±206 $50,132 ±213 $51,594 ±290 ▲ +$5,247▲ +$1,462▲ +$3,785
Median Earnings (nominal dollars) $27,727 ±1,562 $33,454 ±1,551 $48,600 ±2,553 ▲ +$20,873▲ +$15,146▲ +$5,728
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) $68,858 ±2,549 $75,369 ±3,118 $88,154 ±5,289 ▲ +$19,295▲ +$12,785▲ +$6,510
New York City citywide $85,580 ±337 $93,700 ±477 $96,947 ±402 ▲ +$11,367▲ +$3,247▲ +$8,120
75th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) $51,966 ±1,923 $61,426 ±2,541 $88,154 ±5,289 ▲ +$36,187▲ +$26,728▲ +$9,459
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) $116,107 ±5,353 $121,576 ±2,674 — ——▲ +$5,469
New York City citywide — — — ———
90th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) $87,624 ±4,039 $99,085 ±2,179 — ——▲ +$11,461
New York City citywide — — — ———

Economic Mobility

Adult Outcomes for People Who Grew Up in Washington Heights (North), Manhattan

Category Washington Heights (North)
Household income at age 35 $45,797 ±$634
Household income percentile rank 43.2 ±0.42 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 12.2% ±0.51 pp
Individual income at age 35 $36,634 ±$510
Fraction married 26.2% ±0.68 pp
Employment rate 72.6% ±0.69 pp
Incarceration rate 0.86% ±0.16 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Washington Heights (North), 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 Washington Heights (North), Manhattan · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)
Category Washington Heights (North) City Difference
Household income at age 35 $45,797 ±$634 $52,474 ±$86 −$6,677
Household income percentile rank 43.2 ±0.42 pp 46.8 ±0.05 pp −3.6 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 12.2% ±0.51 pp 18.5% ±0.06 pp −6.2 pp
Individual income at age 35 $36,634 ±$510 $39,198 ±$61 −$2,564
Fraction married 26.2% ±0.68 pp 31.7% ±0.08 pp −5.5 pp
Employment rate 72.6% ±0.69 pp 74.1% ±0.08 pp −1.5 pp
Incarceration rate 0.86% ±0.16 pp 1.28% ±0.02 pp −0.4 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Washington Heights (North), 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 Washington Heights (North), 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 Washington Heights (North), Manhattan in Lower-Income Families

Category Washington Heights (North)
Household income at age 35 $43,949 ±$755
Household income percentile rank 42.0 ±0.52 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 10.7% ±0.65 pp
Individual income at age 35 $36,013 ±$625
Note: These are predicted outcomes for children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Washington Heights (North), 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 Washington Heights (North), Manhattan · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)
Category Washington Heights (North) City Difference
Household income at age 35 $43,949 ±$755 $44,495 ±$99 −$546
Household income percentile rank 42.0 ±0.52 pp 42.1 ±0.06 pp −0.1 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 10.7% ±0.65 pp 12.6% ±0.08 pp −1.9 pp
Individual income at age 35 $36,013 ±$625 $35,077 ±$78 +$936
Note: These are predicted outcomes for children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Washington Heights (North), 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 Washington Heights (North), 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 Washington Heights (North), Manhattan

Category Washington Heights (North)
Stayed in the greater New York City area 68.7% ±0.74 pp
Stayed in the same small immediate neighborhood area 26.4% ±0.70 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Washington Heights (North), 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 Washington Heights (North), Manhattan · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)
Category Washington Heights (North) City Difference
Stayed in the greater New York City area 68.7% ±0.74 pp 71.5% ±0.08 pp −2.8 pp
Stayed in the same small immediate neighborhood area 26.4% ±0.70 pp 25.0% ±0.08 pp +1.3 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Washington Heights (North), 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 Washington Heights (North), Manhattan · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)

Local Businesses

Jobs in Washington Heights (North)

Category Washington Heights (North)
All jobs located in washington heights (north) 13,109
Washington Heights (North) jobs held by Washington Heights (North) residents 9.1%
Washington Heights (North) jobs held by non-Washington Heights (North) residents 90.9%
Employed residents working in Washington Heights (North) 3.6%
Employed residents working outside Washington Heights (North) 96.4%
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 Washington Heights (North) New York City neighborhood median Difference Rank
All jobs located in washington heights (north) 13,109 10,404 ▲ +2,705 82/197
Washington Heights (North) jobs held by Washington Heights (North) residents 9.1% 5.0% ▲ +4.1 pp 26/197
Washington Heights (North) jobs held by non-Washington Heights (North) residents 90.9% 95.0% ▼ −4.1 pp 172/197
Employed residents working in Washington Heights (North) 3.6% 3.0% ▲ +0.7 pp 71/197
Employed residents working outside Washington Heights (North) 96.4% 97.0% ▼ −0.7 pp 127/197
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 washington heights (north) 10,701 13,275 13,109 ▲ +2,408▼ −166▲ +2,574
New York City citywide 7,071 10,269 10,404 ▲ +3,333▲ +135▲ +3,198
Washington Heights (North) jobs held by Washington Heights (North) residents 10.9%1,072 10.1%1,206 9.1%1,065 ▼ −1.8 pp▼ −7▼ −0.9 pp▼ −141▼ −0.9 pp▲ +134
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
Washington Heights (North) jobs held by non-Washington Heights (North) residents 89.1%8,739 89.9%10,783 90.9%10,584 ▲ +1.8 pp▲ +1,845▲ +0.9 pp▼ −199▲ +0.9 pp▲ +2,044
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 Washington Heights (North) 3.5%1,072 3.7%1,206 3.6%1,065 ▲ +0.1 pp▼ −7– 0.0 pp▼ −141▲ +0.2 pp▲ +134
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 Washington Heights (North) 96.5%29,629 96.3%31,653 96.4%28,228 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −1,401– 0.0 pp▼ −3,425▼ −0.2 pp▲ +2,024
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 Washington Heights (North)

Category Washington Heights (North)
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.0%2
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0%0
Construction 1.0%125
Manufacturing 0.3%43
Wholesale Trade 0.7%86
Retail Trade 11.4%1,494
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 0.2%23
↳ Utilities 0.0%0
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 0.2%23
Information 0.7%95
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 4.5%595
↳ Finance & Insurance 1.1%146
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 3.4%449
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 8.0%1,049
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 1.9%255
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.2%25
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 5.9%769
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 57.6%7,551
↳ Educational Services 37.3%4,886
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 20.3%2,665
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 7.8%1,024
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 0.7%97
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 7.1%927
Other Services 4.1%531
Public Administration 3.7%491
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.0%2 0.0%619 0% 33/197
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0%0 0.0%83 0% 25/197
Construction 1.0%125 3.1%139,152 ▼ -2.1% 166/197
Manufacturing 0.3%43 1.2%55,853 ▼ -0.9% 150/197
Wholesale Trade 0.7%86 3.1%137,321 ▼ -2.4% 139/197
Retail Trade 11.4%1,494 6.6%297,544 ▲ +4.8% 57/197
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 0.2%23 2.8%126,099 ▼ -2.6% 182/197
↳ Utilities 0.0%0 0.4%16,231 ▼ -0.4% 61/197
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 0.2%23 2.4%109,868 ▼ -2.3% 178/197
Information 0.7%95 5.6%251,449 ▼ -4.9% 82/197
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 4.5%595 11.2%501,939 ▼ -6.6% 76/197
↳ Finance & Insurance 1.1%146 8.1%365,563 ▼ -7.0% 95/197
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 3.4%449 3.0%136,376 ▲ +0.4% 57/197
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 8.0%1,049 17.6%792,517 ▼ -9.6% 75/197
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 1.9%255 10.0%451,404 ▼ -8.1% 124/197
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.2%25 1.7%78,709 ▼ -1.6% 100/197
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 5.9%769 5.8%262,404 0% 44/197
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 57.6%7,551 31.0%1,396,680 ▲ +26.6% 56/197
↳ Educational Services 37.3%4,886 9.7%438,075 ▲ +27.5% 10/197
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 20.3%2,665 21.3%958,605 ▼ -1.0% 106/197
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 7.8%1,024 9.1%410,541 ▼ -1.3% 93/197
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 0.7%97 1.9%85,401 ▼ -1.2% 79/197
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 7.1%927 7.2%325,140 ▼ -0.2% 85/197
Other Services 4.1%531 3.6%162,909 ▲ +0.4% 75/197
Public Administration 3.7%491 5.0%225,568 ▼ -1.3% 94/197
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%0 0.0%0 0.0%2 – 0.0 pp▲ +2– 0.0 pp▲ +2– 0.0 pp– 0
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 0.8%83 0.5%68 1.0%125 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +42▲ +0.4 pp▲ +57▼ −0.3 pp▼ −15
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 1.1%117 0.6%74 0.3%43 ▼ −0.8 pp▼ −74▼ −0.2 pp▼ −31▼ −0.5 pp▼ −43
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 0.6%64 0.4%54 0.7%86 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +22▲ +0.2 pp▲ +32▼ −0.2 pp▼ −10
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 14.8%1,584 12.2%1,626 11.4%1,494 ▼ −3.4 pp▼ −90▼ −0.9 pp▼ −132▼ −2.6 pp▲ +42
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 0.5%53 0.3%40 0.2%23 ▼ −0.3 pp▼ −30▼ −0.1 pp▼ −17▼ −0.2 pp▼ −13
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%0 0.0%0 – 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0
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 0.5%53 0.3%40 0.2%23 ▼ −0.3 pp▼ −30▼ −0.1 pp▼ −17▼ −0.2 pp▼ −13
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 1.1%122 0.2%23 0.7%95 ▼ −0.4 pp▼ −27▲ +0.6 pp▲ +72▼ −1.0 pp▼ −99
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 6.9%742 5.1%676 4.5%595 ▼ −2.4 pp▼ −147▼ −0.6 pp▼ −81▼ −1.8 pp▼ −66
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 2.4%259 1.5%194 1.1%146 ▼ −1.3 pp▼ −113▼ −0.3 pp▼ −48▼ −1.0 pp▼ −65
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 4.5%483 3.6%482 3.4%449 ▼ −1.1 pp▼ −34▼ −0.2 pp▼ −33▼ −0.9 pp▼ −1
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 4.9%520 7.3%972 8.0%1,049 ▲ +3.1 pp▲ +529▲ +0.7 pp▲ +77▲ +2.5 pp▲ +452
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 2.3%242 2.3%307 1.9%255 ▼ −0.3 pp▲ +13▼ −0.4 pp▼ −52▲ +0.1 pp▲ +65
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 0.1%9 0.0%1 0.2%25 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +16▲ +0.2 pp▲ +24▼ −0.1 pp▼ −8
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 2.5%269 5.0%664 5.9%769 ▲ +3.4 pp▲ +500▲ +0.9 pp▲ +105▲ +2.5 pp▲ +395
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 55.9%5,981 58.0%7,705 57.6%7,551 ▲ +1.7 pp▲ +1,570▼ −0.4 pp▼ −154▲ +2.1 pp▲ +1,724
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 29.3%3,140 34.9%4,629 37.3%4,886 ▲ +7.9 pp▲ +1,746▲ +2.4 pp▲ +257▲ +5.5 pp▲ +1,489
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 26.5%2,841 23.2%3,076 20.3%2,665 ▼ −6.2 pp▼ −176▼ −2.8 pp▼ −411▼ −3.4 pp▲ +235
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 8.4%902 7.6%1,009 7.8%1,024 ▼ −0.6 pp▲ +122▲ +0.2 pp▲ +15▼ −0.8 pp▲ +107
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 1.1%120 0.7%91 0.7%97 ▼ −0.4 pp▼ −23▲ +0.1 pp▲ +6▼ −0.4 pp▼ −29
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 7.3%782 6.9%918 7.1%927 ▼ −0.2 pp▲ +145▲ +0.2 pp▲ +9▼ −0.4 pp▲ +136
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 4.7%508 3.5%460 4.1%531 ▼ −0.7 pp▲ +23▲ +0.6 pp▲ +71▼ −1.3 pp▼ −48
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%25 4.3%568 3.7%491 ▲ +3.5 pp▲ +466▼ −0.5 pp▼ −77▲ +4.0 pp▲ +543
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 Washington Heights (North)

Category Washington Heights (North)
Jobs paying $15,000/year or less 20.3%2,657
Jobs paying $15,001–$40,000/year 29.6%3,879
Jobs paying more than $40,000/year 50.1%6,573
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Jobs paying $15,000/year or less 20.3%2,657 14.0%630,806 ▲ +6.2% 45/197
Jobs paying $15,001–$40,000/year 29.6%3,879 22.1%996,318 ▲ +7.4% 90/197
Jobs paying more than $40,000/year 50.1%6,573 63.8%2,871,067 ▼ -13.7% 136/197
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 27.8%2,979 22.6%3,001 20.3%2,657 ▼ −7.6 pp▼ −322▼ −2.3 pp▼ −344▼ −5.2 pp▲ +22
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 37.2%3,979 33.9%4,495 29.6%3,879 ▼ −7.6 pp▼ −100▼ −4.3 pp▼ −616▼ −3.3 pp▲ +516
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 35.0%3,743 43.5%5,779 50.1%6,573 ▲ +15.2 pp▲ +2,830▲ +6.6 pp▲ +794▲ +8.6 pp▲ +2,036
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 Washington Heights (North) by Firm Age

Category Washington Heights (North)
Firm age: 0–1 years 4.1%439
Firm age: 2–3 years 2.5%271
Firm age: 4–5 years 6.1%663
Firm age: 6–10 years 11.5%1,239
Firm age: 11 or more years 75.8%8,187
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Firm age: 0–1 years 4.1%439 2.8%111,906 ▲ +1.3% 72/197
Firm age: 2–3 years 2.5%271 3.5%140,833 ▼ -1.0% 153/197
Firm age: 4–5 years 6.1%663 5.3%211,987 ▲ +0.8% 77/197
Firm age: 6–10 years 11.5%1,239 11.2%444,569 ▲ +0.3% 105/197
Firm age: 11 or more years 75.8%8,187 77.1%3,069,799 ▼ -1.3% 73/197
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 5.4%581 3.5%384 4.1%439 ▼ −1.4 pp▼ −142▲ +0.5 pp▲ +55▼ −1.9 pp▼ −197
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 4.7%504 5.0%542 2.5%271 ▼ −2.2 pp▼ −233▼ −2.5 pp▼ −271▲ +0.3 pp▲ +38
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 4.1%438 5.3%570 6.1%663 ▲ +2.0 pp▲ +225▲ +0.9 pp▲ +93▲ +1.2 pp▲ +132
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 9.2%983 8.7%940 11.5%1,239 ▲ +2.3 pp▲ +256▲ +2.8 pp▲ +299▼ −0.5 pp▼ −43
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 76.5%8,161 77.5%8,404 75.8%8,187 ▼ −0.7 pp▲ +26▼ −1.7 pp▼ −217▲ +1.0 pp▲ +243
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 Washington Heights (North) by Firm Size

Category Washington Heights (North)
Firm size: 0–19 employees 30.1%3,255
Firm size: 20–49 employees 5.5%593
Firm size: 50–249 employees 13.0%1,402
Firm size: 250–499 employees 5.4%582
Firm size: 500 or more employees 46.0%4,967
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Firm size: 0–19 employees 30.1%3,255 16.0%637,051 ▲ +14.1% 68/197
Firm size: 20–49 employees 5.5%593 6.9%275,058 ▼ -1.4% 158/197
Firm size: 50–249 employees 13.0%1,402 12.1%479,695 ▲ +0.9% 99/197
Firm size: 250–499 employees 5.4%582 6.3%250,945 ▼ -0.9% 102/197
Firm size: 500 or more employees 46.0%4,967 58.7%2,336,345 ▼ -12.7% 87/197
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 29.2%3,120 29.6%3,205 30.1%3,255 ▲ +0.9 pp▲ +135▲ +0.6 pp▲ +50▲ +0.3 pp▲ +85
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 7.2%764 7.8%845 5.5%593 ▼ −1.7 pp▼ −171▼ −2.3 pp▼ −252▲ +0.6 pp▲ +81
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 13.9%1,478 18.0%1,948 13.0%1,402 ▼ −0.9 pp▼ −76▼ −5.0 pp▼ −546▲ +4.1 pp▲ +470
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 1.5%163 0.4%40 5.4%582 ▲ +3.9 pp▲ +419▲ +5.0 pp▲ +542▼ −1.2 pp▼ −123
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 48.2%5,142 44.3%4,802 46.0%4,967 ▼ −2.2 pp▼ −175▲ +1.7 pp▲ +165▼ −3.9 pp▼ −340
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

Sub-rows show
Category Washington Heights (North)
Enrolled in K-12 School (of all residents) 11.4% ±1.4 pp11.4%±1.4 pp8,403 ±1,017
↳ Public School (of K–12 enrollees) 76.9% ±5.1 pp8.7%±0.6 pp6,460 ±426
↳ Private School (of K–12 enrollees) 23.1% ±6.0 pp2.6%±0.7 pp1,943 ±505
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 School (of all residents) 11.4%±1.4 pp11.4%±1.4 pp8,403±1,017 14.0%±0.1 pp14.0%±0.1 pp1,190,423±8,341 ▼ -2.7%▼ -2.7% 155/197
↳ Public School (of K–12 enrollees) 76.9%±5.1 pp8.7%±0.6 pp6,460±426 80.3%±0.2 pp11.3%±0.0 pp955,733±2,345 ▼ -3.4%▼ -2.5% 147/197154/197
↳ Private School (of K–12 enrollees) 23.1%±6.0 pp2.6%±0.7 pp1,943±505 19.7%±0.3 pp2.8%±0.0 pp234,690±4,066 ▲ +3.4%▼ -0.1% 51/19761/197
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Sub-rows show

College Enrollment

Sub-rows show
Category Washington Heights (North)
Enrolled in College or Graduate School (of all residents) 8.3% ±1.0 pp8.3%±1.0 pp6,144 ±713
↳ Public College or University (of college enrollees) 46.0% ±7.7 pp3.8%±0.6 pp2,828 ±473
↳ Private College or University (of college enrollees) 54.0% ±4.6 pp4.5%±0.4 pp3,316 ±284
↳ Undergraduate College (of college enrollees) 60.9% ±7.3 pp5.1%±0.6 pp3,743 ±446
↳ Graduate or Professional School (of college enrollees) 39.1% ±6.6 pp3.2%±0.6 pp2,401 ±408
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Graduate School (of all residents) 8.3%±1.0 pp8.3%±1.0 pp6,144±713 7.0%±0.1 pp7.0%±0.1 pp591,973±6,960 ▲ +1.3%▲ +1.3% 27/197
↳ Public College or University (of college enrollees) 46.0%±7.7 pp3.8%±0.6 pp2,828±473 55.1%±0.6 pp3.8%±0.0 pp325,956±3,793 ▼ -9.0%0% 154/197115/197
↳ Private College or University (of college enrollees) 54.0%±4.6 pp4.5%±0.4 pp3,316±284 44.9%±0.5 pp3.1%±0.0 pp266,017±3,096 ▲ +9.0%▲ +1.3% 44/19726/197
↳ Undergraduate College (of college enrollees) 60.9%±7.3 pp5.1%±0.6 pp3,743±446 72.3%±0.3 pp5.0%±0.0 pp427,805±1,929 ▼ -11.3%0% 169/19794/197
↳ Graduate or Professional School (of college enrollees) 39.1%±6.6 pp3.2%±0.6 pp2,401±408 27.7%±0.6 pp1.9%±0.0 pp164,168±3,450 ▲ +11.3%▲ +1.3% 29/19715/197
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Sub-rows show

Student Digital Access

Category Washington Heights (North)
K–12 Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 2.8% ±1.8 pp282 ±183
College Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 2.6% ±2.3 pp140 ±125
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
K–12 Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 2.8%±1.8 pp282±183 7.1%±0.3 pp— ▼ -4.3% 121/197
College Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 2.6%±2.3 pp140±125 5.5%±0.3 pp— ▼ -2.9% 119/197
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 Washington Heights (North)
Owner-Occupied Households 19.1% ±2.5 pp5,527 ±722
Renter-Occupied Households 80.9% ±1.4 pp23,482 ±415
Owner-Occupied Residents 17.1% ±2.4 pp12,402 ±1,701
Renter-Occupied Residents 82.9% ±2.8 pp59,933 ±2,044
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Owner-Occupied Households 19.1%±2.5 pp5,527±722 32.8%±0.3 pp1,093,056±9,342 ▼ -13.7% 149/197
Renter-Occupied Households 80.9%±1.4 pp23,482±415 67.2%±0.2 pp2,241,032±7,233 ▲ +13.7% 49/197
Owner-Occupied Residents 17.1%±2.4 pp12,402±1,701 36.1%±0.3 pp2,981,061±23,999 ▼ -18.9% 158/197
Renter-Occupied Residents 82.9%±2.8 pp59,933±2,044 63.9%±0.3 pp5,285,548±24,353 ▲ +18.9% 40/197
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 Washington Heights (North)
Median Year Moved In 2011±1.2 yr
Moved in 2023 or Later 3.1% ±1.1 pp898 ±305
Moved in 2020 to 2022 17.7% ±2.1 pp5,146 ±622
Moved in 2010 to 2019 34.5% ±3.4 pp9,996 ±1,001
Moved in 2000 to 2009 16.8% ±2.1 pp4,882 ±619
Moved in 1990 to 1999 13.8% ±2.1 pp3,994 ±618
Moved in 1989 or Earlier 14.1% ±2.0 pp4,093 ±584
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Median Year Moved In 2011±1.2 yr 2013±1.0 yr ▼ −2 108/197
Moved in 2023 or Later 3.1%±1.1 pp898±305 3.9%±0.1 pp128,386±3,034 ▼ -0.8% 110/197
Moved in 2020 to 2022 17.7%±2.1 pp5,146±622 18.4%±0.2 pp612,609±6,837 ▼ -0.6% 66/197
Moved in 2010 to 2019 34.5%±3.4 pp9,996±1,001 37.5%±0.3 pp1,249,358±8,625 ▼ -3.0% 146/197
Moved in 2000 to 2009 16.8%±2.1 pp4,882±619 17.2%±0.2 pp574,466±6,666 ▼ -0.4% 131/197
Moved in 1990 to 1999 13.8%±2.1 pp3,994±618 11.2%±0.2 pp372,023±6,406 ▲ +2.6% 39/197
Moved in 1989 or Earlier 14.1%±2.0 pp4,093±584 11.9%±0.2 pp397,246±6,006 ▲ +2.2% 57/197
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

Sub-rows show
Category Washington Heights (North)
Moved Within the Past Year (of all residents) 10.3% ±1.6 pp10.3%±1.6 pp7,567 ±1,165
↳ Moved Within Same Borough (of recent movers) 5.3% ±1.2 pp51.5%±8.3 pp3,894 ±867
↳ Moved from Different New York County (of recent movers) 1.7% ±0.6 pp16.1%±4.9 pp1,216 ±419
↳ Moved from Different State (of recent movers) 2.5% ±0.8 pp24.2%±6.3 pp1,829 ±553
↳ Moved from Abroad (of recent movers) 0.9% ±0.7 pp8.3%±6.2 pp628 ±478
Universe: Population 1 year and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Moved Within the Past Year (of all residents) 10.3%±1.6 pp10.3%±1.6 pp7,567±1,165 9.9%±0.1 pp9.9%±0.1 pp827,473±12,196 ▲ +0.4%▲ +0.4% 53/197
↳ Moved Within Same Borough (of recent movers) 5.3%±1.2 pp51.5%±8.3 pp3,894±867 5.2%±0.1 pp52.7%±0.8 pp436,346±9,332 ▲ +0.1%▼ -1.3% 75/197125/197
↳ Moved from Different New York County (of recent movers) 1.7%±0.6 pp16.1%±4.9 pp1,216±419 2.0%±0.1 pp20.6%±0.5 pp170,433±4,911 ▼ -0.4%▼ -4.5% 107/197139/197
↳ Moved from Different State (of recent movers) 2.5%±0.8 pp24.2%±6.3 pp1,829±553 1.6%±0.1 pp16.4%±0.5 pp135,935±4,867 ▲ +0.9%▲ +7.7% 41/19724/197
↳ Moved from Abroad (of recent movers) 0.9%±0.7 pp8.3%±6.2 pp628±478 1.0%±0.0 pp10.2%±0.4 pp84,759±3,728 ▼ -0.2%▼ -1.9% 91/197104/197
Universe: Population 1 year and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Sub-rows show

Housing Vacancy Status

Sub-rows show
Category Washington Heights (North)
Overall Vacancy Rate (of housing units) 7.6% ±1.7 pp7.6%±1.7 pp2,400 ±525
↳ Vacant: For Rent (of vacant units) 2.8% ±0.9 pp36.0%±9.3 pp864 ±292
↳ Vacant: For Sale (of vacant units) 0.2% ±0.3 pp2.9%±3.3 pp69 ±81
↳ Vacant: Owner's Residence Elsewhere (of vacant units) 2.0% ±1.1 pp26.7%±13.3 pp641 ±348
↳ Vacant: All Other (of vacant units) 2.6% ±1.4 pp34.4%±17.2 pp826 ±451
Rental Vacancy Rate (of rental units) 3.4% ±1.2 pp3.4%±1.2 pp—
Owner Vacancy Rate (of owner units) 1.2% ±1.4 pp1.2%±1.4 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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Overall Vacancy Rate (of housing units) 7.6%±1.7 pp7.6%±1.7 pp2,400±525 9.4%±0.2 pp9.4%±0.2 pp344,398±6,930 ▼ -1.7%▼ -1.7% 81/197
↳ Vacant: For Rent (of vacant units) 2.8%±0.9 pp36.0%±9.3 pp864±292 2.3%±0.1 pp24.7%±0.6 pp85,121±2,753 ▲ +0.4%▲ +11.3% 44/19743/197
↳ Vacant: For Sale (of vacant units) 0.2%±0.3 pp2.9%±3.3 pp69±81 0.6%±0.0 pp6.0%±0.5 pp20,602±1,690 ▼ -0.3%▼ -3.1% 126/197125/197
↳ Vacant: Owner's Residence Elsewhere (of vacant units) 2.0%±1.1 pp26.7%±13.3 pp641±348 0.5%±0.0 pp5.6%±0.5 pp19,217±1,699 ▲ +1.5%▲ +21.1% 9/1975/197
↳ Vacant: All Other (of vacant units) 2.6%±1.4 pp34.4%±17.2 pp826±451 6.0%±0.2 pp63.7%±1.9 pp219,458±7,833 ▼ -3.3%▼ -29.3% 151/197180/197
Rental Vacancy Rate (of rental units) 3.4%±1.2 pp3.4%±1.2 pp— 3.6%±0.1 pp3.6%±0.1 pp— ▼ -0.2%▼ -0.2% 81/197
Owner Vacancy Rate (of owner units) 1.2%±1.4 pp1.2%±1.4 pp— 1.8%±0.1 pp1.8%±0.1 pp— ▼ -0.6%▼ -0.6% 99/197
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
Sub-rows show

Housing Age

Category Washington Heights (North)
Median Year Built 1940±1 yr
Pre-1940 63.6% ±2.4 pp19,988 ±752
1940-2009 35.4% ±3.2 pp11,114 ±1,001
2010+ 1.0% ±0.6 pp307 ±179
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Median Year Built 1940±1 yr 1952±1 yr ▼ −12 yrs 187/197
Pre-1940 63.6%±2.4 pp19,988±752 38.2%±0.2 pp1,405,250±8,136 ▲ +25.4% 13/197
1940-2009 35.4%±3.2 pp11,114±1,001 55.0%±0.4 pp2,022,113±13,026 ▼ -19.6% 174/197
2010+ 1.0%±0.6 pp307±179 6.8%±0.1 pp251,123±4,594 ▼ -5.8% 187/197
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 Washington Heights (North)
Population Density 83,364 /sq mi±4,388/sq mi
Single-Family Homes 0.8% ±0.5 pp248 ±168
Buildings With 2–4 Units 1.3% ±0.6 pp398 ±181
Buildings With 5–19 Units 7.6% ±1.5 pp2,380 ±480
Buildings With 20 or More Units 90.1% ±3.5 pp28,304 ±1,094
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Population Density 83,364 /sq mi±4,388/sq mi 33,816 /sq mi±2/sq mi ▲ +49,548 /sq mi 23/197
Single-Family Homes 0.8%±0.5 pp248±168 16.3%±0.2 pp598,290±6,212 ▼ -15.5% 192/197
Buildings With 2–4 Units 1.3%±0.6 pp398±181 21.3%±0.2 pp784,262±7,818 ▼ -20.1% 190/197
Buildings With 5–19 Units 7.6%±1.5 pp2,380±480 13.3%±0.2 pp490,074±6,520 ▼ -5.7% 118/197
Buildings With 20 or More Units 90.1%±3.5 pp28,304±1,094 48.9%±0.3 pp1,798,617±9,757 ▲ +41.2% 5/197
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Homes by Number of Bedrooms

Category Washington Heights (North)
Studio 6.2% ±1.3 pp1,942 ±423
1 Bedroom 40.9% ±3.2 pp12,835 ±1,010
2 Bedrooms 35.8% ±2.7 pp11,245 ±855
3 Bedrooms 13.4% ±1.8 pp4,208 ±581
4 Bedrooms 2.5% ±1.0 pp784 ±301
5 or More Bedrooms 1.3% ±0.8 pp395 ±247
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Studio 6.2%±1.3 pp1,942±423 9.6%±0.1 pp351,466±5,299 ▼ -3.4% 115/197
1 Bedroom 40.9%±3.2 pp12,835±1,010 29.4%±0.2 pp1,081,074±8,667 ▲ +11.5% 26/197
2 Bedrooms 35.8%±2.7 pp11,245±855 31.6%±0.2 pp1,162,968±7,113 ▲ +4.2% 57/197
3 Bedrooms 13.4%±1.8 pp4,208±581 21.9%±0.2 pp806,079±7,253 ▼ -8.5% 158/197
4 Bedrooms 2.5%±1.0 pp784±301 5.4%±0.1 pp197,308±4,006 ▼ -2.9% 155/197
5 or More Bedrooms 1.3%±0.8 pp395±247 2.2%±0.1 pp79,591±2,374 ▼ -0.9% 136/197
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Overcrowded Housing

Sub-rows show
Category Washington Heights (North)
Overcrowded: More Than 1 Person per Room (of occupied housing units) 7.9% ±1.7 pp7.9%±1.7 pp2,306 ±496
↳ Moderately Overcrowded: 1.01–1.50 People per Room (of overcrowded units) 4.4% ±1.3 pp55.8%±10.5 pp1,286 ±367
↳ Severely Overcrowded: 1.51 or More People per Room (of overcrowded units) 3.5% ±1.2 pp44.2%±11.2 pp1,020 ±339
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Overcrowded: More Than 1 Person per Room (of occupied housing units) 7.9%±1.7 pp7.9%±1.7 pp2,306±496 9.2%±0.2 pp9.2%±0.2 pp307,926±5,138 ▼ -1.3%▼ -1.3% 103/197
↳ Moderately Overcrowded: 1.01–1.50 People per Room (of overcrowded units) 4.4%±1.3 pp55.8%±10.5 pp1,286±367 5.2%±0.1 pp56.0%±0.7 pp172,430±3,668 ▼ -0.7%▼ -0.2% 107/197116/197
↳ Severely Overcrowded: 1.51 or More People per Room (of overcrowded units) 3.5%±1.2 pp44.2%±11.2 pp1,020±339 4.1%±0.1 pp44.0%±0.9 pp135,496±3,627 ▼ -0.5%▲ +0.2% 90/19782/197
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
Sub-rows show

Primary Home Heating Fuel

Category Washington Heights (North)
Natural Gas Heat 53.8% ±3.0 pp15,620 ±883
Electric Heat 11.0% ±2.5 pp3,204 ±732
Other Heating Source 35.1% ±3.1 pp10,185 ±903
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Natural Gas Heat 53.8%±3.0 pp15,620±883 64.4%±0.2 pp2,148,783±6,186 ▼ -10.6% 146/197
Electric Heat 11.0%±2.5 pp3,204±732 16.8%±0.2 pp560,448±6,181 ▼ -5.8% 109/197
Other Heating Source 35.1%±3.1 pp10,185±903 18.7%±0.2 pp624,858±6,602 ▲ +16.4% 13/197
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Costs & Affordability

Housing Cost Burden

Show
Category Washington Heights (North)
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing 33.6% ±3.1 pp9,754 ±887
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing 21.3% ±2.5 pp6,190 ±718
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing 45.0% ±3.0 pp13,065 ±864
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing 26.1% ±2.6 pp7,575 ±740
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing 33.6%±3.1 pp9,754±887 24.4%±0.3 pp814,041±8,540 ▲ +9.2% 86/197
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing 21.3%±2.5 pp6,190±718 20.8%±0.2 pp694,190±7,700 ▲ +0.5% 60/197
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing 45.0%±3.0 pp13,065±864 49.8%±0.3 pp1,660,983±9,856 ▼ -4.8% 117/197
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing 26.1%±2.6 pp7,575±740 27.5%±0.2 pp917,087±8,128 ▼ -1.4% 95/197
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 Washington Heights (North)
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $773±$158
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $1,191±$52
Median Monthly Housing Costs $1,730±$51
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $2,335±$67
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $773±$158 $532±$10 ▲ +$241 71/197
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $1,191±$52 $1,150±$6 ▲ +$41 106/197
Median Monthly Housing Costs $1,730±$51 $1,882±$6 ▼ −$152 129/197
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $2,335±$67 $2,863±$12 ▼ −$528 141/197
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) $744 ±55 $631 ±103 $773 ±158 ▲ +$28▲ +$142▼ −$114
New York City citywide $535 ±7 $491 ±7 $532 ±10 ▼ −$4▲ +$41▼ −$44
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $562 ±41 $514 ±84 $773 ±158 ▲ +$211▲ +$259▼ −$48
New York City citywide $404 ±5 $400 ±6 $532 ±10 ▲ +$128▲ +$132▼ −$4
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $1,199 ±35 $1,223 ±42 $1,191 ±52 ▼ −$8▼ −$32▲ +$25
New York City citywide $1,120 ±5 $1,154 ±5 $1,150 ±6 ▲ +$30▼ −$4▲ +$34
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $905 ±26 $997 ±34 $1,191 ±52 ▲ +$286▲ +$194▲ +$92
New York City citywide $845 ±3 $940 ±4 $1,150 ±6 ▲ +$305▲ +$210▲ +$95
Median Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $1,628 ±27 $1,724 ±38 $1,730 ±51 ▲ +$101▲ +$6▲ +$96
New York City citywide $1,742 ±5 $1,843 ±6 $1,882 ±6 ▲ +$140▲ +$39▲ +$100
Median Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $1,229 ±20 $1,405 ±31 $1,730 ±51 ▲ +$501▲ +$325▲ +$176
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) $2,108 ±55 $2,316 ±37 $2,335 ±67 ▲ +$227▲ +$19▲ +$207
New York City citywide $2,625 ±6 $2,797 ±9 $2,863 ±12 ▲ +$239▲ +$66▲ +$173
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $1,591 ±41 $1,887 ±30 $2,335 ±67 ▲ +$744▲ +$448▲ +$296
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) $2,640 ±26 $2,925 ±53 — ——▲ +$286
New York City citywide — — — ———
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $1,992 ±19 $2,384 ±43 — ——▲ +$392
New York City citywide — — — ———

Rent

Rent measure
Category Washington Heights (North)
Average Rent Plus Utilities $1,856±$67
10th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $961±$39
25th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $1,291±$56
Median Rent Plus Utilities $1,738±$53
75th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $2,276±$62
90th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $2,848±$96
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Average Rent Plus Utilities $1,856±$67 $2,084±$9 ▼ −$227 105/197
10th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $961±$39 $618±$12 ▲ +$343 89/197
25th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $1,291±$56 $1,212±$9 ▲ +$80 107/197
Median Rent Plus Utilities $1,738±$53 $1,821±$7 ▼ −$83 119/197
75th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $2,276±$62 $2,550±$14 ▼ −$275 111/197
90th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $2,848±$96 Over $3,500 ▼ −$652+ 101/197
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 Washington Heights (North)
Average Rent $1,669±$45
10th Percentile Rent $836±$60
25th Percentile Rent $1,129±$45
Median Rent $1,610±$56
75th Percentile Rent $2,114±$72
90th Percentile Rent $2,628±$132
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Average Rent $1,669±$45 $1,928±$9 ▼ −$259 109/197
10th Percentile Rent $836±$60 $538±$10 ▲ +$298 89/197
25th Percentile Rent $1,129±$45 $1,088±$6 ▲ +$41 109/197
Median Rent $1,610±$56 $1,686±$7 ▼ −$76 117/197
75th Percentile Rent $2,114±$72 $2,380±$8 ▼ −$266 102/197
90th Percentile Rent $2,628±$132 Over $3,500 ▼ −$872+ 85/197
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 Washington Heights (North)
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $3,761±$1,894
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,212±$274
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,842±$237
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,505±$308
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $3,851±$561
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $3,761±$1,894 $3,760±$33 ▲ +$1 51/192
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,212±$274 $1,571±$19 ▼ −$359 160/196
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,842±$237 $2,341±$20 ▼ −$499 161/196
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,505±$308 $3,293±$21 ▼ −$788 171/196
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $3,851±$561 Over $4,000 ▼ −$149+ 145/196
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) $2,757 ±238 $2,437 ±180 $3,761 ±1,894 ▲ +$1,004▲ +$1,324▼ −$321
New York City citywide $3,719 ±18 $3,670 ±22 $3,760 ±33 ▲ +$41▲ +$90▼ −$49
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $2,081 ±180 $1,986 ±147 $3,761 ±1,894 ▲ +$1,680▲ +$1,775▼ −$95
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) $1,155 ±349 $1,122 ±264 $1,212 ±274 ▲ +$56▲ +$90▼ −$34
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) $872 ±264 $914 ±216 $1,212 ±274 ▲ +$340▲ +$297▲ +$42
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) $1,720 ±227 $1,654 ±292 $1,842 ±237 ▲ +$122▲ +$188▼ −$65
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) $1,298 ±171 $1,348 ±238 $1,842 ±237 ▲ +$544▲ +$494▲ +$51
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) $2,436 ±221 $2,329 ±179 $2,505 ±308 ▲ +$69▲ +$176▼ −$107
New York City citywide $3,386 ±17 $3,350 ±17 $3,293 ±21 ▼ −$93▼ −$57▼ −$36
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $1,838 ±167 $1,898 ±145 $2,505 ±308 ▲ +$667▲ +$607▲ +$60
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) $3,520 ±312 $3,124 ±253 $3,851 ±561 ▲ +$331▲ +$727▼ −$396
New York City citywide — $4,466 ±27 — ———
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $2,656 ±235 $2,546 ±206 $3,851 ±561 ▲ +$1,194▲ +$1,305▼ −$110
New York City citywide — $3,640 ±22 — ———
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — $4,009 ±470 — ———
New York City citywide — — — ———
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) — $3,267 ±383 — ———
New York City citywide — — — ———

Monthly Homeowner Costs Without a Mortgage

Category Washington Heights (North)
Average Monthly Owner Costs $997±$198
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $75±$32
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $148±$121
Median Monthly Owner Costs $843±$237
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $1,417±$161
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Average Monthly Owner Costs $997±$198 $1,384±$19 ▼ −$387 131/192
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $75±$32 $280±$13 ▼ −$204 180/196
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $148±$121 $732±$12 ▼ −$585 192/196
Median Monthly Owner Costs $843±$237 $1,150±$9 ▼ −$307 172/196
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $1,417±$161 Over $1,500 ▼ −$83+ 99/196
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) $644 ±79 $752 ±137 $997 ±198 ▲ +$353▲ +$245▲ +$108
New York City citywide $1,153 ±5 $1,162 ±7 $1,384 ±19 ▲ +$231▲ +$222▲ +$9
Average Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $486 ±60 $613 ±112 $997 ±198 ▲ +$511▲ +$384▲ +$127
New York City citywide $870 ±4 $947 ±6 $1,384 ±19 ▲ +$514▲ +$437▲ +$77
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $58 ±24 $51 ±17 $75 ±32 ▲ +$17▲ +$24▼ −$7
New York City citywide $233 ±14 $170 ±8 $280 ±13 ▲ +$46▲ +$109▼ −$63
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $44 ±18 $42 ±14 $75 ±32 ▲ +$31▲ +$34▼ −$2
New York City citywide $176 ±11 $139 ±7 $280 ±13 ▲ +$104▲ +$141▼ −$37
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $152 ±64 $134 ±59 $148 ±121 ▼ −$4▲ +$14▼ −$18
New York City citywide $686 ±9 $653 ±11 $732 ±12 ▲ +$46▲ +$79▼ −$33
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $115 ±48 $109 ±48 $148 ±121 ▲ +$33▲ +$39▼ −$6
New York City citywide $518 ±7 $532 ±9 $732 ±12 ▲ +$214▲ +$200▲ +$14
Median Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $515 ±219 $516 ±154 $843 ±237 ▲ +$328▲ +$327▲ +$1
New York City citywide $1,077 ±8 $1,108 ±7 $1,150 ±9 ▲ +$73▲ +$42▲ +$31
Median Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $389 ±165 $420 ±125 $843 ±237 ▲ +$454▲ +$422▲ +$32
New York City citywide $813 ±6 $903 ±6 $1,150 ±9 ▲ +$337▲ +$247▲ +$90
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — $1,237 ±353 $1,417 ±161 —▲ +$180—
New York City citywide — $1,508 ±11 — ———
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) — $1,008 ±288 $1,417 ±161 —▲ +$409—
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 Washington Heights (North)
Average Home Value $728,110±$178,732
10th Percentile Home Value $150,343±$54,145
25th Percentile Home Value $409,148±$62,825
Median Home Value $615,252±$54,953
75th Percentile Home Value $907,513±$177,275
90th Percentile Home Value $1,606,934±$423,551
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Average Home Value $728,110±$178,732 $1,032,079±$9,836 ▼ −$303,969 108/193
10th Percentile Home Value $150,343±$54,145 $249,280±$5,928 ▼ −$98,937 155/196
25th Percentile Home Value $409,148±$62,825 $503,800±$4,045 ▼ −$94,652 133/196
Median Home Value $615,252±$54,953 $777,600±$4,889 ▼ −$162,348 145/196
75th Percentile Home Value $907,513±$177,275 $1,115,600±$6,977 ▼ −$208,087 118/196
90th Percentile Home Value $1,606,934±$423,551 $1,913,459±$21,673 ▼ −$306,525 69/196
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) $577,200 ±42,718 $633,882 ±39,569 $728,110 ±178,732 ▲ +$150,910▲ +$94,228▲ +$56,682
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) $435,603 ±32,239 $516,615 ±32,249 $728,110 ±178,732 ▲ +$292,507▲ +$211,495▲ +$81,011
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) $237,005 ±112,067 $185,753 ±111,875 $150,343 ±54,145 ▼ −$86,662▼ −$35,410▼ −$51,252
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) $178,864 ±84,575 $151,389 ±91,178 $150,343 ±54,145 ▼ −$28,521▼ −$1,046▼ −$27,475
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) $370,024 ±31,284 $390,350 ±34,077 $409,148 ±62,825 ▲ +$39,124▲ +$18,798▲ +$20,326
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) $279,251 ±23,609 $318,136 ±27,773 $409,148 ±62,825 ▲ +$129,897▲ +$91,012▲ +$38,885
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) $537,573 ±48,177 $567,886 ±48,959 $615,252 ±54,953 ▲ +$77,679▲ +$47,366▲ +$30,313
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) $405,698 ±36,358 $462,828 ±39,902 $615,252 ±54,953 ▲ +$209,554▲ +$152,424▲ +$57,130
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) $863,982 ±63,219 $899,251 ±74,576 $907,513 ±177,275 ▲ +$43,531▲ +$8,262▲ +$35,268
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) $652,033 ±47,710 $732,891 ±60,780 $907,513 ±177,275 ▲ +$255,480▲ +$174,622▲ +$80,857
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) $1,188,258 ±107,308 $1,254,878 ±153,835 $1,606,934 ±423,551 ▲ +$418,676▲ +$352,056▲ +$66,620
New York City citywide — $1,960,397 ±35,442 $1,913,459 ±21,673 —▼ −$46,938—
90th Percentile Home Value (nominal dollars) $896,759 ±80,984 $1,022,727 ±125,376 $1,606,934 ±423,551 ▲ +$710,175▲ +$584,207▲ +$125,968
New York City citywide — $1,597,726 ±28,885 $1,913,459 ±21,673 —▲ +$315,732—

Federal Housing Assistance

Sub-rows show
Category Washington Heights (North)
HUD-Subsidized Housing Units (of housing units) 7.2%7.2%2,278
↳ Housing Choice Vouchers (of HUD-subsidized units) 6.6%91.2%2,077
↳ Public Housing (of HUD-subsidized units) 0.0%0.0%0
↳ Project-Based Section 8 (of HUD-subsidized units) 0.6%8.8%201
↳ Other Project-Based Programs (of HUD-subsidized units) 0.0%0.0%0
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
HUD-Subsidized Housing Units (of housing units) 7.2%7.2%2,278 10.6%10.6%390,295 ▼ -3.4%▼ -3.4% 85/197
↳ Housing Choice Vouchers (of HUD-subsidized units) 6.6%91.2%2,077 4.7%44.4%173,344 ▲ +1.9%▲ +46.8% 56/19768/197
↳ Public Housing (of HUD-subsidized units) 0.0%0.0%0 3.9%36.9%143,954 ▼ -3.9%▼ -36.9% 83/19783/197
↳ Project-Based Section 8 (of HUD-subsidized units) 0.6%8.8%201 1.7%16.2%63,303 ▼ -1.1%▼ -7.4% 87/19790/197
↳ Other Project-Based Programs (of HUD-subsidized units) 0.0%0.0%0 0.3%2.5%9,694 ▼ -0.3%▼ -2.5% 102/197102/197
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 7.3%2,192 6.9%2,139 7.3%2,278 – 0.0 pp▲ +86▲ +0.4 pp▲ +139▼ −0.4 pp▼ −53
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 6.6%1,991 6.2%1,937 6.6%2,077 – 0.0 pp▲ +86▲ +0.4 pp▲ +140▼ −0.4 pp▼ −54
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 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 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 0.7%201 0.7%202 0.6%201 – 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp▼ −1– 0.0 pp▲ +1
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 0.0%0 0.0%0 0.0%0 – 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0
New York City citywide 0.6%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
Sub-rows show

Characteristics of Federal Housing Assistance Recipients

Category Washington Heights (North)
Average Household Income $18,682
Average Tenant-Paid Rent $459
Average Monthly Government Spending $1,956
Below 30% of Area Median Income 91.6%1,821
With Children 10.2%203
Head or Spouse Has a Disability 50.8%1,010
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Average Household Income $18,682 $24,375 ▼ -$5,693 152/186
Average Tenant-Paid Rent $459 $603 ▼ -$144 154/186
Average Monthly Government Spending $1,956 $1,746 ▲ +$210 26/186
Below 30% of Area Median Income 91.6%1,821 82.0%286,100 ▲ +9.6 pp 39/186
With Children 10.2%203 26.0%90,715 ▼ -15.8 pp 160/186
Head or Spouse Has a Disability 50.8%1,010 37.0%129,094 ▲ +13.8 pp 31/186
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 $13,869 $15,850 $18,680 ▲ +$4,811▲ +$2,830▲ +$1,981
New York City citywide $19,053 $21,257 $24,375 ▲ +$5,322▲ +$3,118▲ +$2,204
Average Tenant-Paid Rent $360 $396 $459 ▲ +$99▲ +$63▲ +$36
New York City citywide $440 $504 $603 ▲ +$163▲ +$99▲ +$64
Average Monthly Government Spending $1,065 $1,183 $1,956 ▲ +$891▲ +$773▲ +$118
New York City citywide $872 $1,072 $1,746 ▲ +$874▲ +$674▲ +$200
Below 30% of Area Median Income 85.0%— 85.2%— 91.6%— ▲ +6.6 pp—▲ +6.4 pp—▲ +0.3 pp—
New York City citywide 72.0%— 75.0%— 82.0%— ▲ +10.0 pp—▲ +7.0 pp—▲ +3.0 pp—
With Children — — 10.2%— ——————
New York City citywide — — 26.0%— ——————
Head or Spouse Has a Disability 55.0%— 55.2%— 50.9%— ▼ −4.1 pp—▼ −4.3 pp—▲ +0.2 pp—

Environment

Tree Canopy and Land Cover

Category Washington Heights (North)
Total Tree Canopy 31.5%179 acres
Impervious Surfaces (No Canopy) 61.9%351 acres
Natural Open Surfaces 6.6%38 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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Total Tree Canopy 31.5%179 acres 23.6%43,530 acres ▲ +7.9% 17/197
Impervious Surfaces (No Canopy) 61.9%351 acres 59.9%110,649 acres ▲ +1.9% 161/197
Natural Open Surfaces 6.6%38 acres 16.5%30,496 acres ▼ -9.9% 90/197
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 Washington Heights (North)
No Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 10.8% ±3.3 pp8,026 ±2,469
1–2 Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 49.1% ±4.3 pp36,344 ±3,170
3 or More Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 40.1% ±4.2 pp29,660 ±3,113
Heat Exposed 100.0%74,030
Homes Without Air Conditioning 9.6%7,138
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
No Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 10.8%±3.3 pp8,026±2,469 14.7%±0.3 pp1,246,356±23,077 ▼ -3.8% 159/197
1–2 Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 49.1%±4.3 pp36,344±3,170 48.1%±0.3 pp4,083,234±28,292 ▲ +1.0% 99/197
3 or More Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 40.1%±4.2 pp29,660±3,113 37.2%±0.3 pp3,154,254±26,505 ▲ +2.9% 61/197
Heat Exposed 100.0%74,030 98.7%8,369,937 ▲ +1.3% 1/197
Homes Without Air Conditioning 9.6%7,138 8.4%713,092 ▲ +1.2% 68/197
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 Washington Heights (North)
Drove Alone 9.4% ±1.9 pp2,698 ±559
Carpooled 4.9% ±2.2 pp1,419 ±626
Public Transit 68.7% ±2.8 pp19,724 ±813
Walked 11.1% ±2.2 pp3,194 ±629
Bikes 1.6% ±0.6 pp446 ±170
Other Commute Mode 1.9% ±1.1 pp538 ±302
Universe: Workers 16 years and over who commute to work (excludes those working from home) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Drove Alone 9.4%±1.9 pp2,698±559 25.9%±0.2 pp1,018,323±8,635 ▼ -16.5% 169/197
Carpooled 4.9%±2.2 pp1,419±626 5.2%±0.1 pp203,504±5,527 ▼ -0.2% 93/197
Public Transit 68.7%±2.8 pp19,724±813 53.0%±0.2 pp2,079,382±7,544 ▲ +15.8% 25/197
Walked 11.1%±2.2 pp3,194±629 11.1%±0.2 pp435,891±7,746 0% 56/197
Bikes 1.6%±0.6 pp446±170 1.9%±0.1 pp74,902±3,027 ▼ -0.4% 78/197
Other Commute Mode 1.9%±1.1 pp538±302 2.9%±0.1 pp114,799±2,737 ▼ -1.0% 53/197
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 Washington Heights (North)
Average Commute Time (minutes) 40 min±2.0 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 8.8% ±2.4 pp2,538 ±683
15–29 Minutes 18.9% ±2.7 pp5,427 ±780
30–44 Minutes 28.9% ±3.0 pp8,286 ±867
45–59 Minutes 23.8% ±2.2 pp6,816 ±628
60 Minutes or More 19.6% ±2.7 pp5,626 ±764
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Average Commute Time (minutes) 40 min±2.0 min 40 min±0.1 min ▼ −0 min 131/197
Less Than 15 Minutes 8.8%±2.4 pp2,538±683 9.9%±0.2 pp322,827±5,958 ▼ -1.0% 115/197
15–29 Minutes 18.9%±2.7 pp5,427±780 21.5%±0.3 pp702,026±8,655 ▼ -2.6% 105/197
30–44 Minutes 28.9%±3.0 pp8,286±867 27.4%±0.3 pp894,073±8,932 ▲ +1.5% 60/197
45–59 Minutes 23.8%±2.2 pp6,816±628 15.9%±0.2 pp518,824±6,224 ▲ +7.9% 15/197
60 Minutes or More 19.6%±2.7 pp5,626±764 25.3%±0.2 pp825,700±7,593 ▼ -5.7% 150/197
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Vehicle Access

Category Washington Heights (North)
Average Vehicles per Household 0.32±0.03
Households With No Vehicle 70.5% ±2.8 pp20,454 ±815
Households With 1 Vehicle 27.2% ±2.6 pp7,890 ±745
Households With 2 or More Vehicles 2.3% ±0.8 pp665 ±226
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household 0.32±0.03 0.62±0.00 ▼ −0.30 155/197
Households With No Vehicle 70.5%±2.8 pp20,454±815 55.3%±0.3 pp1,844,706±8,712 ▲ +15.2% 51/197
Households With 1 Vehicle 27.2%±2.6 pp7,890±745 31.9%±0.2 pp1,063,832±6,704 ▼ -4.7% 142/197
Households With 2 or More Vehicles 2.3%±0.8 pp665±226 12.8%±0.2 pp425,550±5,467 ▼ -10.5% 177/197
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Where Washington Heights (North) Residents Work

Category Washington Heights (North)
Midtown-Times Square 11.9%3,927
Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square 6.0%1,995
Washington Heights (North) 3.6%1,207
Financial District-Battery Park City 3.6%1,191
Morningside Heights 2.8%933
All other city neighborhoods 55.3%18,309
Outside the city 16.7%5,530
New York city, NY 0.9%307
Yonkers city, NY 0.9%304
White Plains city, NY 0.3%97
Mount Vernon city, NY 0.2%71
Albany city, NY 0.2%52
All other New York locations 6.7%2,205
Out of state 7.5%2,494
Note: The table shows the five most common work neighborhoods and the five most common New York municipalities outside the city for neighborhood 121 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 Washington Heights (North)
Midtown-Times Square 11.9%3,927
Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square 6.0%1,995
Washington Heights (North) 3.6%1,207
Financial District-Battery Park City 3.6%1,191
Morningside Heights 2.8%933
All other city neighborhoods 55.3%18,309
Outside the city 16.7%5,530
New York city, NY 0.9%307
Yonkers city, NY 0.9%304
White Plains city, NY 0.3%97
Mount Vernon city, NY 0.2%71
Albany city, NY 0.2%52
All other New York locations 6.7%2,205
Out of state 7.5%2,494
Note: The table shows the five most common work neighborhoods and the five most common New York municipalities outside the city for neighborhood 121 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 12.8%4,321 13.6%5,006 11.9%3,927 ▼ −1.0 pp▼ −394▼ −1.7 pp▼ −1,079▲ +0.7 pp▲ +685
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 5.9%1,985 7.0%2,567 6.0%1,995 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +10▼ −0.9 pp▼ −572▲ +1.1 pp▲ +582
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
Washington Heights (North) 3.5%1,184 3.6%1,337 3.6%1,207 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +23– 0.0 pp▼ −130▲ +0.1 pp▲ +153
New York City citywide 0.2%7,744 0.2%9,516 0.2%8,680 – 0.0 pp▲ +936– 0.0 pp▼ −836– 0.0 pp▲ +1,772
Financial District-Battery Park City 3.3%1,112 3.8%1,405 3.6%1,191 ▲ +0.3 pp▲ +79▼ −0.2 pp▼ −214▲ +0.5 pp▲ +293
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
Morningside Heights 3.0%1,025 2.9%1,085 2.8%933 ▼ −0.2 pp▼ −92▼ −0.1 pp▼ −152▼ −0.1 pp▲ +60
New York City citywide 0.8%27,706 0.8%29,959 0.8%29,447 – 0.0 pp▲ +1,741– 0.0 pp▼ −512– 0.0 pp▲ +2,253
All other city neighborhoods 52.1%17,532 52.7%19,446 55.3%18,309 ▲ +3.3 pp▲ +777▲ +2.6 pp▼ −1,137▲ +0.6 pp▲ +1,914
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 18.2%6,144 16.4%6,045 16.7%5,530 ▼ −1.5 pp▼ −614▲ +0.3 pp▼ −515▼ −1.9 pp▼ −99
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 0.9%318 0.9%339 0.9%307 – 0.0 pp▼ −11– 0.0 pp▼ −32– 0.0 pp▲ +21
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
Yonkers city, NY 1.0%337 0.8%286 0.9%304 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −33▲ +0.1 pp▲ +18▼ −0.2 pp▼ −51
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 0.3%117 0.3%114 0.3%97 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −20– 0.0 pp▼ −17– 0.0 pp▼ −3
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
Mount Vernon city, NY 0.3%93 0.2%84 0.2%71 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −22– 0.0 pp▼ −13– 0.0 pp▼ −9
New York City citywide 0.2%7,667 0.2%8,449 0.2%7,404 – 0.0 pp▼ −263– 0.0 pp▼ −1,045– 0.0 pp▲ +782
Albany city, NY 0.1%29 0.1%45 0.2%52 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +23– 0.0 pp▲ +7– 0.0 pp▲ +16
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 6.9%2,321 6.4%2,344 6.7%2,205 ▼ −0.2 pp▼ −116▲ +0.3 pp▼ −139▼ −0.5 pp▲ +23
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 8.6%2,883 7.6%2,814 7.5%2,494 ▼ −1.0 pp▼ −389▼ −0.1 pp▼ −320▼ −0.9 pp▼ −69
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 Washington Heights (North)

Category Washington Heights (North)
Washington Heights (North) 9.2%1,207
Washington Heights (South) 3.2%423
Inwood 2.2%282
Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil 1.4%187
Harlem (North) 1.4%184
All other city neighborhoods 48.8%6,397
Outside the city 33.8%4,429
Yonkers city, NY 3.1%408
New Rochelle city, NY 0.8%111
Mount Vernon city, NY 0.8%109
White Plains city, NY 0.4%46
Long Beach city, NY 0.3%35
All other New York locations 13.2%1,733
Out of state 15.2%1,987
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 121; 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 Washington Heights (North)
Washington Heights (North) 9.2%1,207
Washington Heights (South) 3.2%423
Inwood 2.2%282
Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil 1.4%187
Harlem (North) 1.4%184
All other city neighborhoods 48.8%6,397
Outside the city 33.8%4,429
Yonkers city, NY 3.1%408
New Rochelle city, NY 0.8%111
Mount Vernon city, NY 0.8%109
White Plains city, NY 0.4%46
Long Beach city, NY 0.3%35
All other New York locations 13.2%1,733
Out of state 15.2%1,987
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 121; 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
Washington Heights (North) 11.1%1,184 10.1%1,337 9.2%1,207 ▼ −1.9 pp▲ +23▼ −0.9 pp▼ −130▼ −1.0 pp▲ +153
New York City citywide 0.7%27,523 0.7%30,846 0.6%27,562 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +39▼ −0.1 pp▼ −3,284– 0.0 pp▲ +3,323
Washington Heights (South) 4.0%423 3.5%459 3.2%423 ▼ −0.7 pp– 0▼ −0.2 pp▼ −36▼ −0.5 pp▲ +36
New York City citywide 0.7%25,881 0.7%29,805 0.6%26,907 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +1,026▼ −0.1 pp▼ −2,898– 0.0 pp▲ +3,924
Inwood 2.3%251 2.3%310 2.2%282 ▼ −0.2 pp▲ +31▼ −0.2 pp▼ −28– 0.0 pp▲ +59
New York City citywide 0.4%13,902 0.3%15,327 0.3%13,612 – 0.0 pp▼ −290– 0.0 pp▼ −1,715– 0.0 pp▲ +1,425
Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil 1.4%147 1.3%174 1.4%187 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +40▲ +0.1 pp▲ +13▼ −0.1 pp▲ +27
New York City citywide 0.4%14,600 0.3%15,707 0.3%15,601 – 0.0 pp▲ +1,001– 0.0 pp▼ −106– 0.0 pp▲ +1,107
Harlem (North) 1.3%141 1.3%172 1.4%184 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +43▲ +0.1 pp▲ +12– 0.0 pp▲ +31
New York City citywide 0.7%27,607 0.7%31,363 0.6%28,906 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +1,299▼ −0.1 pp▼ −2,457– 0.0 pp▲ +3,756
All other city neighborhoods 51.2%5,483 52.9%7,028 48.8%6,397 ▼ −2.4 pp▲ +914▼ −4.1 pp▼ −631▲ +1.7 pp▲ +1,545
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 27.6%2,957 28.3%3,759 33.8%4,429 ▲ +6.2 pp▲ +1,472▲ +5.5 pp▲ +670▲ +0.7 pp▲ +802
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 2.5%272 2.6%349 3.1%408 ▲ +0.6 pp▲ +136▲ +0.5 pp▲ +59▲ +0.1 pp▲ +77
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 Rochelle city, NY 0.9%97 0.7%95 0.8%111 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +14▲ +0.1 pp▲ +16▼ −0.2 pp▼ −2
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
Mount Vernon city, NY 0.7%80 0.7%87 0.8%109 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +29▲ +0.2 pp▲ +22▼ −0.1 pp▲ +7
New York City citywide 0.3%11,974 0.3%13,998 0.3%14,891 – 0.0 pp▲ +2,917– 0.0 pp▲ +893– 0.0 pp▲ +2,024
White Plains city, NY 0.4%41 0.3%43 0.4%46 – 0.0 pp▲ +5– 0.0 pp▲ +3▼ −0.1 pp▲ +2
New York City citywide 0.2%8,671 0.2%9,615 0.2%10,229 – 0.0 pp▲ +1,558– 0.0 pp▲ +614– 0.0 pp▲ +944
Long Beach city, NY 0.2%20 0.3%38 0.3%35 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +15– 0.0 pp▼ −3▲ +0.1 pp▲ +18
New York City citywide 0.2%6,039 0.1%6,436 0.1%6,345 – 0.0 pp▲ +306– 0.0 pp▼ −91– 0.0 pp▲ +397
All other New York locations 9.2%985 10.7%1,417 13.2%1,733 ▲ +4.0 pp▲ +748▲ +2.5 pp▲ +316▲ +1.5 pp▲ +432
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 13.6%1,451 13.0%1,730 15.2%1,987 ▲ +1.6 pp▲ +536▲ +2.1 pp▲ +257▼ −0.5 pp▲ +279
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 Washington Heights (North)
No Computer or Smartphone 4.3% ±1.5 pp1,246 ±433
Smartphone Only, No Desktop or Laptop 10.7% ±2.0 pp3,108 ±588
Desktop or Laptop Available 79.9% ±2.6 pp23,186 ±756
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 4.3%±1.5 pp1,246±433 5.3%±0.1 pp176,859±3,595 ▼ -1.0% 118/197
Smartphone Only, No Desktop or Laptop 10.7%±2.0 pp3,108±588 10.4%±0.2 pp345,892±5,840 ▲ +0.3% 84/197
Desktop or Laptop Available 79.9%±2.6 pp23,186±756 78.3%±0.3 pp2,609,116±9,782 ▲ +1.7% 96/197
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Internet Access

Category Washington Heights (North)
Has Internet Access 95.1% ±1.7 pp27,588 ±490
Cellular Data Plan Only 17.0% ±2.3 pp4,931 ±656
Internet Access Without a Paid Subscription 1.5% ±0.6 pp435 ±176
No Internet Access 4.9% ±1.4 pp1,421 ±414
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Has Internet Access 95.1%±1.7 pp27,588±490 92.7%±0.2 pp3,091,461±7,739 ▲ +2.4% 47/197
Cellular Data Plan Only 17.0%±2.3 pp4,931±656 13.8%±0.2 pp458,465±6,304 ▲ +3.2% 49/197
Internet Access Without a Paid Subscription 1.5%±0.6 pp435±176 2.1%±0.1 pp70,581±2,816 ▼ -0.6% 125/197
No Internet Access 4.9%±1.4 pp1,421±414 7.3%±0.1 pp242,627±4,369 ▼ -2.4% 151/197
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance

Category Washington Heights (North)
Uninsured Residents 6.6% ±1.4 pp4,864 ±1,010
↳ Uninsured Children Under 19 0.6% ±0.9 pp441 ±671
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 19–64 9.4% ±2.0 pp6,986 ±1,486
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 65 and Older 1.1% ±1.3 pp842 ±988
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Uninsured Residents 6.6%±1.4 pp4,864±1,010 6.3%±0.1 pp532,974±8,225 ▲ +0.3% 67/197
↳ Uninsured Children Under 19 0.6%±0.9 pp441±671 2.3%±0.2 pp195,740±12,839 ▼ -1.7% 170/197
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 19–64 9.4%±2.0 pp6,986±1,486 9.0%±0.1 pp759,685±12,213 ▲ +0.5% 61/197
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 65 and Older 1.1%±1.3 pp842±988 1.5%±0.2 pp129,345±12,836 ▼ -0.4% 104/197
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 Washington Heights (North)
Insured (Any Coverage) 93.4% ±1.4 pp68,378 ±998
Coverage types (may overlap)
Employer-Based Insurance 45.8% ±1.9 pp33,509 ±1,371
Direct-Purchase Insurance 10.5% ±1.3 pp7,716 ±973
Medicare 15.0% ±1.5 pp10,974 ±1,091
Medicaid 29.2% ±2.1 pp21,375 ±1,570
Military Health Coverage (TRICARE / VA) 0.1% ±0.2 pp51 ±180
Multiple Types of Insurance, Specific Types Unspecified 5.5% ±1.1 pp4,052 ±837
Uninsured 6.6% ±1.4 pp4,809 ±998
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Insured (Any Coverage) 93.4%±1.4 pp68,378±998 93.7%±0.1 pp7,899,544±7,979 ▼ -0.3% 131/197
Coverage types (may overlap)
Employer-Based Insurance 45.8%±1.9 pp33,509±1,371 44.2%±0.2 pp3,724,779±16,516 ▲ +1.6% 89/197
Direct-Purchase Insurance 10.5%±1.3 pp7,716±973 8.9%±0.1 pp752,929±9,679 ▲ +1.6% 50/197
Medicare 15.0%±1.5 pp10,974±1,091 14.7%±0.1 pp1,241,560±10,174 ▲ +0.3% 88/197
Medicaid 29.2%±2.1 pp21,375±1,570 30.6%±0.2 pp2,578,958±14,851 ▼ -1.4% 103/197
Military Health Coverage (TRICARE / VA) 0.1%±0.2 pp51±180 0.1%±0.0 pp11,270±1,233 ▼ -0.1% 112/197
Multiple Types of Insurance, Specific Types Unspecified 5.5%±1.1 pp4,052±837 6.2%±0.1 pp519,368±8,416 ▼ -0.6% 104/197
Uninsured 6.6%±1.4 pp4,809±998 6.3%±0.1 pp529,533±7,979 ▲ +0.3% 67/197
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 Washington Heights (North)
Adults With at Least One Disability 14.3% ±1.8 pp8,756 ±1,083
Mobility Disability 8.5% ±1.4 pp5,218 ±844
Hearing Disability 1.8% ±0.6 pp1,126 ±380
Vision Disability 2.5% ±0.7 pp1,532 ±437
Cognitive Disability 6.0% ±1.3 pp3,694 ±778
Self-Care Disability 3.6% ±0.9 pp2,182 ±537
Independent Living Disability 6.2% ±1.1 pp3,813 ±654
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Adults With at Least One Disability 14.3%±1.8 pp8,756±1,083 14.5%±0.1 pp971,814±8,057 ▼ -0.1% 93/197
Mobility Disability 8.5%±1.4 pp5,218±844 8.9%±0.1 pp595,590±6,636 ▼ -0.3% 98/197
Hearing Disability 1.8%±0.6 pp1,126±380 2.8%±0.1 pp187,716±4,152 ▼ -1.0% 157/197
Vision Disability 2.5%±0.7 pp1,532±437 3.1%±0.1 pp210,159±4,179 ▼ -0.6% 108/197
Cognitive Disability 6.0%±1.3 pp3,694±778 5.3%±0.1 pp353,232±5,842 ▲ +0.8% 56/197
Self-Care Disability 3.6%±0.9 pp2,182±537 3.6%±0.1 pp244,214±4,460 ▼ -0.1% 95/197
Independent Living Disability 6.2%±1.1 pp3,813±654 6.6%±0.1 pp442,554±5,785 ▼ -0.3% 104/197
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 Washington Heights (North)
Arthritis 20.0%11,397
High Blood Pressure 27.1%15,454
Cancer 6.2%3,535
Current Asthma 9.4%5,365
Coronary Heart Disease 5.2%2,973
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) 4.5%2,554
Diabetes 10.8%6,149
High Cholesterol 37.4%21,297
Obesity 22.1%12,607
Stroke 2.9%1,649
Lost All Natural Teeth 2.2%1,227
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Arthritis 20.0%11,397 19.9%1,299,979 ▲ +0.1% 116/197
High Blood Pressure 27.1%15,454 30.0%1,959,768 ▼ -2.9% 154/197
Cancer 6.2%3,535 5.8%378,888 ▲ +0.4% 64/197
Current Asthma 9.4%5,365 10.2%666,321 ▼ -0.8% 125/197
Coronary Heart Disease 5.2%2,973 5.4%352,758 ▼ -0.2% 125/197
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) 4.5%2,554 5.4%352,758 ▼ -0.9% 157/197
Diabetes 10.8%6,149 11.9%777,375 ▼ -1.1% 141/197
High Cholesterol 37.4%21,297 37.0%2,417,047 ▲ +0.4% 91/197
Obesity 22.1%12,607 25.1%1,639,673 ▼ -3.0% 129/197
Stroke 2.9%1,649 3.3%215,574 ▼ -0.4% 141/197
Lost All Natural Teeth 2.2%1,227 2.9%186,962 ▼ -0.7% 153/197
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 Washington Heights (North)
Binge Drinking in Past 30 Days 21.3%12,139
Current Cigarette Smoking 9.4%5,364
No Leisure-Time Physical Activity 26.5%15,096
Short Sleep Duration 36.2%20,652
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Binge Drinking in Past 30 Days 21.3%12,139 16.9%1,104,003 ▲ +4.4% 29/197
Current Cigarette Smoking 9.4%5,364 11.4%744,712 ▼ -2.0% 153/197
No Leisure-Time Physical Activity 26.5%15,096 28.1%1,835,649 ▼ -1.6% 124/197
Short Sleep Duration 36.2%20,652 39.2%2,560,764 ▼ -3.0% 145/197
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 Washington Heights (North)
Fair or Poor Self-Reported Health 20.9%11,908
Frequent Physical Distress 13.5%7,709
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Fair or Poor Self-Reported Health 20.9%11,908 20.7%1,352,240 ▲ +0.2% 94/197
Frequent Physical Distress 13.5%7,709 13.0%849,233 ▲ +0.5% 79/197
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 Washington Heights (North)
Taking Medication for High Blood Pressure 73.2%41,702
Routine Checkup in Past Year 78.0%44,481
Cholesterol Check in Past 5 Years 87.6%49,934
Up to Date on Colorectal Cancer Screening 63.7%36,303
Dental Visit in Past Year 59.6%33,996
Mammogram in Past 2 Years 78.2%44,564
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Taking Medication for High Blood Pressure 73.2%41,702 74.5%4,866,757 ▼ -1.3% 128/197
Routine Checkup in Past Year 78.0%44,481 79.7%5,206,450 ▼ -1.7% 161/197
Cholesterol Check in Past 5 Years 87.6%49,934 87.9%5,742,120 ▼ -0.3% 120/197
Up to Date on Colorectal Cancer Screening 63.7%36,303 64.3%4,200,436 ▼ -0.6% 110/197
Dental Visit in Past Year 59.6%33,996 58.6%3,828,080 ▲ +1.0% 82/197
Mammogram in Past 2 Years 78.2%44,564 78.5%5,128,060 ▼ -0.3% 104/197
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 Washington Heights (North)
Medical Provider-Diagnosed Depression 18.3%10,440
Frequent Mental Distress 15.5%8,817
Lack of Social/Emotional Support 28.2%16,093
Loneliness 39.3%22,378
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 Washington Heights (North) City Difference Rank
Medical Provider-Diagnosed Depression 18.3%10,440 16.4%1,071,340 ▲ +1.9% 33/197
Frequent Mental Distress 15.5%8,817 15.4%1,006,014 ▲ +0.1% 87/197
Lack of Social/Emotional Support 28.2%16,093 30.9%2,018,561 ▼ -2.7% 138/197
Loneliness 39.3%22,378 38.5%2,515,036 ▲ +0.8% 83/197
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

Compare All Neighborhoods