Population 6,512 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in East Elmhurst
Household size in East Elmhurst
| Period | East Elmhurst | Queens | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.92 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 3.00 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 3.03 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.88 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.03 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
East Elmhurst is a place of small households, averaging 2.36 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.43, mirroring the country. Of Queens' 47 neighborhoods, only four have smaller households.
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 East Elmhurst
| Period | East Elmhurst | Queens | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.1 | 37.8 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.9 | 38.4 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.4 | 39.9 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.3 | 41.4 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.8 | +3.7 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of East Elmhurst is 38.3 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has edged down from 39.1 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. East Elmhurst is younger than at least four in five Queens neighborhoods.
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 East Elmhurst
| Period | East Elmhurst | Queens | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 12.9% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 11.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in East Elmhurst (11.6%), the same as the national share. The single-parent share is up 5.4 points from 2006–10, 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 East Elmhurst
Renters in East Elmhurst
| Period | East Elmhurst | Queens | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.1% | 54.5% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.0% | 56.2% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.9% | 55.2% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.1% | 55.1% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in East Elmhurst than nationally: 45.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Locally, though, renters make up a smaller share here than in Queens overall (55.1%). About six in ten owners (60.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 6.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 East Elmhurst
| Period | East Elmhurst | Queens | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 8.4% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 8.2% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.0% | 10.1% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.6% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +13.3 pts | −0.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 21.6% of the housing in East Elmhurst, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 13.3 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 East Elmhurst
| Period | East Elmhurst | Queens | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1950 | 1950 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1952 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1952 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1954 | 1955 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
East Elmhurst is a place of older homes: half were built before 1954, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1950 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 East Elmhurst
| Period | East Elmhurst | Queens | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,259 | $1,239 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,568 | $1,385 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,690 | $1,637 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,110 | $2,042 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$851 | +$803 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in East Elmhurst costs $2,110 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $851 a month from 2006–10, a 68% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 41.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 East Elmhurst
Bachelor's degrees in East Elmhurst
| Period | East Elmhurst | Queens | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.2% | 29.0% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.3% | 29.9% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.1% | 31.8% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.1% | 36.1% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in East Elmhurst as nationally: 38.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.9 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 East Elmhurst
| Period | East Elmhurst | Queens | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.4% | 79.6% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.6% | 80.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.6% | 81.7% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.6% | 82.3% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +2.8 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in East Elmhurst never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Even so, the rate is higher than in Queens overall (82.3%).
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 East Elmhurst
| Period | East Elmhurst | Queens | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 8.7% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 5.6% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 7.2% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in East Elmhurst: 6.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Even so, the rate is lower than in Queens as a whole (7.2%). Unemployment has fallen 4.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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).
East Elmhurst 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Elmhurst | 2.36 | 38.3 | 11.6% | 45.1% | 21.6% | 1954 | $2,110 | 38.1% | 84.6% | 6.2% |
| Jackson Heights-ny | 2.96 | 41.5 | 12.7% | 61.4% | 11.9% | 1948 | $1,908 | 27.5% | 77.9% | 8.5% |
| Astoria | 2.20 | 37.7 | 7.7% | 81.1% | 15.7% | 1953 | $2,118 | 53.4% | 89.5% | 8.1% |
| Woodside | 2.60 | 42.3 | 10.8% | 72.6% | 5.7% | 1956 | $1,856 | 33.1% | 80.9% | 5.4% |
| Sunnyside | 2.22 | 38.7 | 7.6% | 81.3% | 8.4% | 1943 | $1,991 | 48.0% | 88.1% | 6.6% |
| Elmhurst | 3.12 | 39.1 | 11.8% | 72.3% | 7.8% | 1954 | $1,987 | 29.8% | 75.9% | 5.9% |
| Corona | 3.65 | 35.6 | 22.8% | 77.6% | 5.5% | 1959 | $2,039 | 14.2% | 63.3% | 7.2% |
| Maspeth | 2.86 | 44.2 | 11.3% | 42.5% | 8.8% | 1951 | $1,963 | 26.4% | 80.6% | 7.7% |
| College Point | 3.18 | 42.0 | 12.4% | 51.1% | 7.4% | 1961 | $2,080 | 25.5% | 75.8% | 7.2% |
| Roosevelt Island | 2.10 | 36.9 | 5.7% | 81.1% | 12.6% | 1989 | $3,007 | 76.6% | 95.7% | 4.4% |
| Long Island City | 2.13 | 33.9 | 5.8% | 83.9% | 25.2% | 1991 | $2,850 | 69.9% | 91.2% | 4.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Windsor Forest, Savannah, GA · Del Mar Heights, Del Mar, CA · Culver-Winton, Rochester, NY · Cambridge Park, Concord, CA · Californial Heights, Long Beach, CA · West Augusta, Augusta, GA · West Avenue, Miami Beach, FL · Bridgeton, Woodbridge, NJ · Bricktown, Chicago, IL · Bloomfield, Staten Island, NY
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 East Elmhurst. 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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