Population 91,452 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Kew Ggardens
Household size in Kew Ggardens
| Period | Kew Ggardens | Queens | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.92 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.67 | 3.00 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 3.03 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.88 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.03 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.67 people per household, Kew Ggardens sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in Queens as a whole, where it has 2.88 people. Household size has crept up from 2.61 in 2006–10, 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 Kew Ggardens
| Period | Kew Ggardens | Queens | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.0 | 37.8 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.1 | 38.4 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.3 | 39.9 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +3.7 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
At 40.8, the median age in Kew Ggardens is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.0, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the north 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 Kew Ggardens
| Period | Kew Ggardens | Queens | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 12.9% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 11.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 11.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Kew Ggardens as they are nationally: 10.9%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.9 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 Kew Ggardens
Renters in Kew Ggardens
| Period | Kew Ggardens | Queens | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.5% | 54.5% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 57.9% | 56.2% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.0% | 55.2% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 53.7% | 55.1% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Kew Ggardens rent: 53.7% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among owners, 51.1% have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 3.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Kew Ggardens
| Period | Kew Ggardens | Queens | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 8.4% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 8.2% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 10.1% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Kew Ggardens: 6.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Kew Ggardens
| Period | Kew Ggardens | Queens | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1953 | 1950 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1952 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1953 | 1952 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1954 | 1955 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Kew Ggardens is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1954, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Queens as a whole looks much the same. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the southwest 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 Kew Ggardens
| Period | Kew Ggardens | Queens | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,210 | $1,239 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,314 | $1,385 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,584 | $1,637 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,936 | $2,042 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$725 | +$803 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Kew Ggardens costs $1,936 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in Queens as a whole ($2,042). Rent has climbed $725 a month since 2006–10, up 60%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 33.5% 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 Kew Ggardens
Bachelor's degrees in Kew Ggardens
| Period | Kew Ggardens | Queens | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.9% | 29.0% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 40.4% | 29.9% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.6% | 31.8% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 47.0% | 36.1% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +7.1 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Kew Ggardens: 47.0% 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. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.1 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Kew Ggardens
| Period | Kew Ggardens | Queens | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.1% | 79.6% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.8% | 80.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.1% | 81.7% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.5% | 82.3% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +2.8 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in seven adults in Kew Ggardens never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Even so, the rate is higher than in Queens as a whole (82.3%). The share with a diploma has fallen 1.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 Kew Ggardens
| Period | Kew Ggardens | Queens | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 8.7% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 5.6% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 7.2% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Kew Ggardens is close to the national rate: 5.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in Queens overall (7.2%). Unemployment is down 3.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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).
Kew Ggardens 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Ggardens | 2.67 | 40.8 | 10.9% | 53.7% | 6.7% | 1954 | $1,936 | 47.0% | 86.5% | 5.9% |
| Forest Hills | 2.41 | 44.8 | 5.9% | 49.9% | 5.4% | 1951 | $2,239 | 59.9% | 92.8% | 3.8% |
| Jamaica | 3.12 | 39.4 | 14.2% | 56.6% | 7.5% | 1958 | $1,990 | 29.3% | 78.8% | 10.4% |
| Fresh Meadows | 2.75 | 44.5 | 7.1% | 44.4% | 5.6% | 1955 | $2,219 | 52.2% | 88.5% | 4.0% |
| Richmond Hill | 3.56 | 41.0 | 10.8% | 43.7% | 4.6% | 1940 | $2,003 | 23.4% | 74.2% | 8.4% |
| Rego Park | 2.44 | 43.9 | 7.3% | 57.0% | 8.1% | 1954 | $1,938 | 49.0% | 87.6% | 6.6% |
| Corona | 3.65 | 35.6 | 22.8% | 77.6% | 5.5% | 1959 | $2,039 | 14.2% | 63.3% | 7.2% |
| Flushing | 2.60 | 46.0 | 7.4% | 58.4% | 7.0% | 1967 | $1,993 | 35.9% | 77.4% | 6.3% |
| Woodhaven | 3.45 | 41.9 | 15.3% | 45.7% | 7.4% | 1941 | $1,998 | 26.8% | 79.1% | 8.0% |
| Auburndale | 2.93 | 45.3 | 8.1% | 34.9% | 5.5% | 1954 | $2,373 | 38.2% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Hollis | 3.05 | 41.7 | 11.1% | 52.0% | 6.7% | 1946 | $1,790 | 29.0% | 81.3% | 8.8% |
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 Kew Ggardens. 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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