Population 83,527 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton
Household size in Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton
| Period | Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton | Brooklyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.36 | 2.77 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.45 | 2.84 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.77 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.78 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | +0.01 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton run a little small, averaging 2.52 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has climbed from 2.36 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton
| Period | Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton | Brooklyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.1 | 35.1 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.3 | 35.1 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.2 | 36.2 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.9 | 37.5 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +2.4 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton is 41.9 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 39.1 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton
| Period | Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton | Brooklyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 16.5% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 15.2% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 12.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton: 7.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.8 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton
Renters in Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton
| Period | Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton | Brooklyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.6% | 69.7% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 65.0% | 70.5% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.3% | 69.9% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 63.5% | 70.5% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton rent: 63.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Even so, renters make up a smaller share here than in Brooklyn as a whole (70.5%). About half of owners (48.5%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton
| Period | Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton | Brooklyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 9.7% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 9.4% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 9.1% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton as nationally: 8.9%, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 1.8 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton
| Period | Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton | Brooklyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1941 | 1946 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1941 | 1948 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1942 | 1948 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1941 | 1953 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +6 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1941, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center. Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton has older homes than the great majority of Brooklyn neighborhoods.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton
| Period | Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton | Brooklyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,155 | $1,083 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,306 | $1,248 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,571 | $1,524 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,894 | $1,954 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$739 | +$871 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton costs $1,894 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $739 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 30.0% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton
Bachelor's degrees in Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton
| Period | Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton | Brooklyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.9% | 27.8% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.4% | 30.4% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.8% | 36.1% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 51.1% | 40.2% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | +12.4 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton: 51.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 10.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton
| Period | Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton | Brooklyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.9% | 77.3% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.0% | 78.5% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.9% | 81.7% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.1% | 83.6% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +6.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Even so, the rate is higher than in Brooklyn as a whole (83.6%). The share with a diploma has risen 2.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton
| Period | Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton | Brooklyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 8.5% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 10.8% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 6.4% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 8.3% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton than nationally: unemployment was 6.7%, against 5.4%. Even so, the rate is lower than in Brooklyn overall (8.3%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton | 2.52 | 41.9 | 7.9% | 63.5% | 8.9% | 1941 | $1,894 | 51.1% | 87.1% | 6.7% |
| Dyker Heights | 2.94 | 43.4 | 8.2% | 46.2% | 10.4% | 1941 | $1,971 | 36.9% | 77.0% | 7.5% |
| Sunset Park | 3.34 | 38.0 | 15.4% | 75.5% | 10.0% | 1939 | $1,819 | 23.4% | 59.8% | 7.6% |
| Bensonhurst | 2.90 | 41.7 | 10.9% | 66.7% | 7.4% | 1941 | $1,764 | 32.1% | 73.6% | 6.5% |
| Borough Park | 3.79 | 28.3 | 7.7% | 70.0% | 12.8% | 1945 | $1,848 | 29.0% | 78.7% | 7.8% |
| Rosebank | 2.58 | 42.3 | 22.1% | 39.4% | 9.4% | 1966 | $1,391 | 26.7% | 85.9% | 7.8% |
| Shore Acres | 2.35 | 53.5 | 11.5% | 29.0% | 13.1% | 1980 | $1,735 | 27.6% | 84.8% | 10.5% |
| Greenwood | 2.65 | 36.4 | 6.1% | 69.7% | 7.5% | 1943 | $2,419 | 53.6% | 81.2% | 5.9% |
| Clifton | 3.01 | 37.9 | 15.9% | 62.8% | 13.6% | 1961 | $1,566 | 29.5% | 85.5% | 6.8% |
| Concord | 3.10 | 43.7 | 19.4% | 39.0% | 8.3% | 1975 | $1,535 | 23.7% | 80.6% | 8.9% |
| South Beach | 2.76 | 44.8 | 13.0% | 35.9% | 5.7% | 1973 | $1,835 | 30.6% | 84.6% | 6.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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