Population 80,699 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Elmhurst
Household size in Elmhurst
| Period | Elmhurst | Queens | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.03 | 2.92 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.18 | 3.00 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.10 | 3.03 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.12 | 2.88 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | −0.03 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Elmhurst are large by national standards, averaging 3.12 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 3.03, even as the national average fell.
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 Elmhurst
| Period | Elmhurst | Queens | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.4 | 37.8 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.0 | 38.4 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.0 | 39.9 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.1 | 41.4 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +3.7 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
At 39.1, the median age in Elmhurst is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is younger than in Queens overall, where the median age is 41.4. The median age has climbed from 36.4 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Elmhurst
| Period | Elmhurst | Queens | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 12.9% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 11.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 11.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Elmhurst as they are nationally: 11.8%, against 11.6%. Elmhurst has a higher share of single-parent households than most Queens neighborhoods.
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 Elmhurst
Renters in Elmhurst
| Period | Elmhurst | Queens | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.9% | 54.5% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 71.9% | 56.2% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.4% | 55.2% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 72.3% | 55.1% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Elmhurst: 72.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly two-thirds of owners (63.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.4 points, as it has 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 Elmhurst
| Period | Elmhurst | Queens | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 8.4% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 8.2% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 10.1% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −0.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Elmhurst than nationally: 7.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across Queens. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 1.4 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 Elmhurst
| Period | Elmhurst | Queens | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1950 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1952 | 1952 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1952 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1954 | 1955 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
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. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
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 Elmhurst
| Period | Elmhurst | Queens | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,226 | $1,239 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,409 | $1,385 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,605 | $1,637 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,987 | $2,042 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$761 | +$803 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
Rent in Elmhurst runs $1,987 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $761 a month since 2006–10, up 62%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 34.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the southwest.
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 Elmhurst
Bachelor's degrees in Elmhurst
| Period | Elmhurst | Queens | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.5% | 29.0% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.7% | 29.9% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.9% | 31.8% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.8% | 36.1% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Elmhurst than nationally: 29.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the northeast.
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 Elmhurst
| Period | Elmhurst | Queens | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.7% | 79.6% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 72.7% | 80.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.3% | 81.7% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 75.9% | 82.3% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +2.8 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a quarter of adults in Elmhurst never finished high school, well above the national share: only 75.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.2 points, mirroring the country. Few Queens neighborhoods have a lower share of high school graduates: only four of 47.
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 Elmhurst
| Period | Elmhurst | Queens | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 8.7% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 5.6% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 7.2% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.9%, unemployment in Elmhurst is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in Queens as a whole (7.2%). 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).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Jackson Heights-ny | 2.96 | 41.5 | 12.7% | 61.4% | 11.9% | 1948 | $1,908 | 27.5% | 77.9% | 8.5% |
| Maspeth | 2.86 | 44.2 | 11.3% | 42.5% | 8.8% | 1951 | $1,963 | 26.4% | 80.6% | 7.7% |
| Rego Park | 2.44 | 43.9 | 7.3% | 57.0% | 8.1% | 1954 | $1,938 | 49.0% | 87.6% | 6.6% |
| Woodside | 2.60 | 42.3 | 10.8% | 72.6% | 5.7% | 1956 | $1,856 | 33.1% | 80.9% | 5.4% |
| Middle Village | 2.63 | 45.8 | 10.5% | 42.2% | 9.5% | 1951 | $2,110 | 35.8% | 85.0% | 3.6% |
| Forest Hills | 2.41 | 44.8 | 5.9% | 49.9% | 5.4% | 1951 | $2,239 | 59.9% | 92.8% | 3.8% |
| Sunnyside | 2.22 | 38.7 | 7.6% | 81.3% | 8.4% | 1943 | $1,991 | 48.0% | 88.1% | 6.6% |
| East Elmhurst | 2.36 | 38.3 | 11.6% | 45.1% | 21.6% | 1954 | $2,110 | 38.1% | 84.6% | 6.2% |
| Glendale | 2.76 | 40.5 | 11.3% | 50.1% | 6.4% | 1940 | $2,043 | 30.3% | 83.7% | 5.3% |
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 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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