Living in East Hills, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Hills · Census data 2020–2024
East Hills has 7,257 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $250,001 (191% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $1,461,500.
East Hills at a glance
- Population
- 7,257
- Median age
- 40.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $1,461,500State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 80.9%
- Average commute
- 49 min
Is East Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 191% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
Cons: Home values 245% higher than the state median; an average commute of 49 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in East Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Hills the median home value is $1,461,500, 339% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
East Hills median household income
The median household income in East Hills is $250,001 and the income per person is $120,219. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in East Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,225
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 3.34
East Hills demographics
- Population
- 7,257
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 29.1%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 2,169
- Foreign-born
- 11.4%
- Veterans
- 1.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Hills ›
Education in East Hills
80.9% of adults 25 and older in East Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 44.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 49 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 21.1%
- Drive alone
- 50.9%
- Public transit
- 22%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.1%
East Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Hills | 7,257 | $250,001 | $1,461,500 | — |
| Greenvale | 1,113 | $120,125 | $745,100 | — |
| Roslyn | 2,978 | $116,386 | $597,600 | $2,223 |
| Roslyn Harbor | 1,036 | $250,001 | $1,525,000 | $2,308 |
| Roslyn Heights | 6,975 | $175,263 | $975,400 | $3,408 |
| Roslyn Estates | 1,405 | $250,001 | $1,761,000 | — |
| Old Westbury | 4,241 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Albertson | 4,891 | $132,955 | $803,900 | $2,703 |
| Glenwood Landing | 3,896 | $131,573 | $895,400 | $2,455 |
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What is the median household income in East Hills, NY?
The median household income in East Hills is $250,001, 191% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Hills?
The median home value in East Hills is $1,461,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is East Hills, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 191% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: home values 245% higher than the state median; an average commute of 49 minutes.
What is the median age in East Hills?
The median age in East Hills is 40.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in East Hills?
The average commute to work in East Hills is 49 minutes; 21.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Hills?
The unemployment rate in East Hills is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Hills?
80.9% of adults in East Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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