Population 43,958 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Elmont
Household size in Elmont
| Period | Elmont | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.59 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.71 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.68 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.85 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.27 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Elmont are large by national standards, averaging 3.85 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 3.59, even as the national average fell. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 15 have larger 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 Elmont
| Period | Elmont | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.6 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.2 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.8 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.7 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Elmont are younger than 39.7 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 37.6 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the center.
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 Elmont
| Period | Elmont | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in Elmont (16.4%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.3 points, even as the national share fell. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 30 have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Elmont
Renters in Elmont
| Period | Elmont | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.4% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.2% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.2% of households in Elmont rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 30.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.8 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 Elmont
| Period | Elmont | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.3% of homes in Elmont are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Elmont
| Period | Elmont | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1953 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1954 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Elmont 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 Elmont
| Period | Elmont | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,296 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,486 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,970 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,109 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$813 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in Elmont pays $2,109 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $813 a month from 2006–10, a 63% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 35.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the south.
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 Elmont
Bachelor's degrees in Elmont
| Period | Elmont | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.3% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.2% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.5% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.3% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in Elmont (33.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider New York area (43.6%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.9 points, as it has nationally.
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 Elmont
| Period | Elmont | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.0% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.6% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.0% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.3% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Elmont never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.3 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Elmont has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five New York cities.
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 Elmont
| Period | Elmont | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Elmont than nationally: unemployment was 6.8%, against 5.4%. Elmont has higher unemployment than at least four in five New York cities. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Elmont compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmont | 3.85 | 39.7 | 16.4% | 22.2% | 5.3% | 1954 | $2,109 | 33.3% | 86.3% | 6.8% |
| South Floral Park | 3.18 | 42.9 | 15.8% | 16.6% | 2.9% | 1961 | $1,938 | 31.6% | 90.3% | 1.7% |
| Queens Village | 3.39 | 47.8 | 4.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1948 | $2,201 | 46.0% | 93.3% | 9.7% |
| North Valley Stream | 3.25 | 42.0 | 13.6% | 8.5% | 2.8% | 1956 | $2,417 | 46.0% | 91.2% | 5.1% |
| Franklin Square | 3.13 | 42.0 | 8.5% | 14.1% | 3.5% | 1952 | $2,112 | 39.4% | 92.0% | 6.1% |
| Floral Park | 3.09 | 42.8 | 8.6% | 14.6% | 6.1% | 1943 | $2,387 | 53.0% | 93.0% | 5.3% |
| Stewart Manor | 2.67 | 44.3 | 6.9% | 16.2% | 7.0% | 1941 | $1,866 | 61.4% | 97.5% | 6.6% |
| Bellerose | 2.91 | 45.7 | 4.7% | 10.8% | 7.8% | 1938 | $1,794 | 54.6% | 96.4% | 6.0% |
| Bellerose Terrace | 2.81 | 46.9 | 27.5% | 8.1% | 6.4% | 1938 | $1,583 | 37.3% | 96.4% | 19.8% |
| Malverne | 2.81 | 45.3 | 9.2% | 3.3% | 6.3% | 1943 | $2,006 | 55.2% | 95.2% | 2.2% |
| Valley Stream | 3.39 | 39.6 | 12.2% | 19.5% | 6.8% | 1952 | $2,224 | 44.1% | 90.6% | 3.0% |
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 Elmont. 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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