Population 19,047 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Sutton Area
Household size in North Sutton Area
| Period | North Sutton Area | Manhattan | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.76 | 2.15 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.74 | 2.16 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.74 | 2.12 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.84 | 2.08 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | −0.07 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in North Sutton Area are small: just 1.84 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has crept up from 1.76 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 North Sutton Area
| Period | North Sutton Area | Manhattan | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.4 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 50.1 | 38.2 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 52.0 | 39.4 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.5 | 40.4 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.0 | +2.8 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 49.5, North Sutton Area is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the northwest. Only one other Manhattan neighborhood is older.
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 North Sutton Area
| Period | North Sutton Area | Manhattan | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.7% | 10.5% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.3% | 9.5% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 8.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 8.9% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.3% of households in North Sutton Area, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.6 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 North Sutton Area
Renters in North Sutton Area
| Period | North Sutton Area | Manhattan | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.1% | 77.2% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 48.5% | 77.4% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.1% | 75.9% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 46.1% | 74.9% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −2.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in North Sutton Area than nationally: 46.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Even so, renters make up a smaller share here than in Manhattan overall (74.9%). The renter share is down 6.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. North Sutton Area has the lowest share of renters of any Manhattan neighborhood.
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 North Sutton Area
| Period | North Sutton Area | Manhattan | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.5% | 12.8% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 13.1% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.7% | 13.8% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 15.4% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +2.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 22.0% of the housing in North Sutton Area, 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 edged down 1.5 points, as it has nationally.
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 North Sutton Area
| Period | North Sutton Area | Manhattan | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1952 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1954 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1954 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1956 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in North Sutton Area is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1958, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1955 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the north.
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 North Sutton Area
| Period | North Sutton Area | Manhattan | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,867 | $1,332 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,971 | $1,485 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,687 | $1,922 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,933 | $2,383 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,066 | +$1,051 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in North Sutton Area pays $2,933 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,066 a month from 2006–10, a 57% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.4% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest 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 North Sutton Area
Bachelor's degrees in North Sutton Area
| Period | North Sutton Area | Manhattan | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.6% | 57.2% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 83.5% | 59.6% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 81.0% | 62.2% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 85.4% | 64.7% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +7.5 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in North Sutton Area: 85.4% 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 has risen 5.8 points since 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 North Sutton Area
| Period | North Sutton Area | Manhattan | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.8% | 84.9% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.7% | 86.6% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.4% | 87.8% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.7% | 89.9% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +5.0 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in North Sutton Area: 98.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.9 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only two of Manhattan's 30 neighborhoods have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 North Sutton Area
| Period | North Sutton Area | Manhattan | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 8.3% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 8.6% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 5.5% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 8.2% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.6%, unemployment in North Sutton Area is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in Manhattan overall (8.2%). 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).
North Sutton Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Sutton Area | 1.84 | 49.5 | 4.3% | 46.1% | 22.0% | 1958 | $2,933 | 85.4% | 98.7% | 5.6% |
| Midtown | 1.71 | 42.3 | 2.8% | 69.8% | 25.6% | 1969 | $3,083 | 82.1% | 97.8% | 4.9% |
| Roosevelt Island | 2.10 | 36.9 | 5.7% | 81.1% | 12.6% | 1989 | $3,007 | 76.6% | 95.7% | 4.4% |
| Murray Hill | 1.74 | 38.4 | 3.4% | 66.1% | 20.8% | 1967 | $3,164 | 86.0% | 98.0% | 3.6% |
| Upper East Side | 1.92 | 43.9 | 4.7% | 62.9% | 22.4% | 1958 | $2,882 | 82.1% | 97.9% | 4.8% |
| Long Island City | 2.13 | 33.9 | 5.8% | 83.9% | 25.2% | 1991 | $2,850 | 69.9% | 91.2% | 4.7% |
| Garment District | 1.50 | 35.8 | 5.3% | 77.8% | 19.6% | 1987 | $3,401 | 75.9% | 94.6% | 4.2% |
| Theater District | 1.57 | 40.5 | 2.5% | 85.3% | 14.6% | 1966 | $2,390 | 65.9% | 93.2% | 8.2% |
| Kips Bay | 1.75 | 37.0 | 4.6% | 75.2% | 18.9% | 1968 | $2,709 | 72.9% | 96.7% | 6.7% |
| Clinton | 1.63 | 38.8 | 4.2% | 89.6% | 14.1% | 1987 | $2,830 | 77.4% | 95.4% | 7.6% |
| Gramercy | 1.82 | 37.5 | 6.0% | 77.9% | 17.6% | 1954 | $3,002 | 83.8% | 96.8% | 4.9% |
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 North Sutton Area. 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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