Population 8,887 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Malverne
Household size in Malverne
| Period | Malverne | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.82 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.71 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.81 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Malverne holds 2.81 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. That is in line with the rest of the New York area. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the center.
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 Malverne
| Period | Malverne | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.7 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.0 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.4 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.3 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.3, Malverne is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 43.7 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the east.
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 Malverne
| Period | Malverne | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in ten households in Malverne (9.2%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 4.4 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 Malverne
Renters in Malverne
| Period | Malverne | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Malverne is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 3.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About four in ten owners (38.9%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 2.1 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 Malverne
| Period | Malverne | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Malverne: 6.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.2 points, 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 Malverne
| Period | Malverne | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1945 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1944 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1947 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1943 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Malverne is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1943, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the southeast has the oldest housing. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only five have older homes.
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 Malverne
| Period | Malverne | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,712 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,750 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,872 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,006 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$294 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Malverne costs $2,006 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $294 a month since 2006–10, up 17%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.2% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the southeast.
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 Malverne
Bachelor's degrees in Malverne
| Period | Malverne | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.7% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 50.1% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.9% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 55.2% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.5 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Malverne: 55.2% 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 is up 12.5 points from 2006–10, 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 Malverne
| Period | Malverne | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.2% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.2% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.5% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.2% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Malverne: 95.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than 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 Malverne
| Period | Malverne | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Malverne has been low: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 35 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.4 points, mirroring the country.
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).
Malverne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malverne | 2.81 | 45.3 | 9.2% | 3.3% | 6.3% | 1943 | $2,006 | 55.2% | 95.2% | 2.2% |
| Lynbrook | 2.90 | 42.4 | 10.7% | 23.1% | 8.1% | 1945 | $2,317 | 45.0% | 91.3% | 4.1% |
| West Hempstead | 3.39 | 38.8 | 10.2% | 10.3% | 4.1% | 1952 | $2,683 | 49.2% | 91.4% | 5.3% |
| Franklin Square | 3.13 | 42.0 | 8.5% | 14.1% | 3.5% | 1952 | $2,112 | 39.4% | 92.0% | 6.1% |
| North Valley Stream | 3.25 | 42.0 | 13.6% | 8.5% | 2.8% | 1956 | $2,417 | 46.0% | 91.2% | 5.1% |
| Rockville Centre | 2.89 | 43.6 | 8.7% | 23.9% | 4.7% | 1948 | $1,966 | 63.0% | 95.2% | 7.1% |
| Valley Stream | 3.39 | 39.6 | 12.2% | 19.5% | 6.8% | 1952 | $2,224 | 44.1% | 90.6% | 3.0% |
| East Rockaway | 2.76 | 42.9 | 12.4% | 18.3% | 8.1% | 1948 | $2,538 | 47.0% | 94.6% | 2.9% |
| Elmont | 3.85 | 39.7 | 16.4% | 22.2% | 5.3% | 1954 | $2,109 | 33.3% | 86.3% | 6.8% |
| Hewlett | 3.18 | 39.3 | 3.4% | 16.1% | 9.1% | 1947 | $2,083 | 63.9% | 94.0% | 2.8% |
| Hewlett Harbor | 3.31 | 38.3 | 4.2% | 0.2% | 11.7% | 1957 | $1,850 | 82.8% | 97.9% | 7.8% |
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 Malverne. 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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