Population 27,378 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Beach
Household size in South Beach
| Period | South Beach | Staten Island | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.80 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.81 | 2.84 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.97 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.76 | 2.96 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | +0.17 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in South Beach average 2.76 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Even so, the typical household here is smaller than in Staten Island overall, where it has 2.96 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.67, 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 South Beach
| Period | South Beach | Staten Island | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6 | 38.4 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.6 | 39.4 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.0 | 40.7 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.8 | 41.0 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.2 | +2.7 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
South Beach skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.6, as it has nationally. Few Staten Island neighborhoods are older: only two of 27.
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 South Beach
| Period | South Beach | Staten Island | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 11.2% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 11.3% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 9.9% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 11.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in South Beach than nationally: 13.0%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 2.4 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 South Beach
Renters in South Beach
| Period | South Beach | Staten Island | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.0% | 29.7% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.5% | 31.2% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.0% | 30.7% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 35.9% | 32.3% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a third of households in South Beach rent their homes (35.9%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in Staten Island as a whole (32.3%). Among owners, 36.9% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.0 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 South Beach
| Period | South Beach | Staten Island | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 7.8% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 8.1% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 9.0% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 8.6% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in South Beach than nationally: 5.7%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.2 points, in line with the national trend. Only one other Staten Island neighborhood has a lower vacancy rate.
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 South Beach
| Period | South Beach | Staten Island | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1968 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1968 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1969 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1971 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +3 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in South Beach run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1973 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, 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 South Beach
| Period | South Beach | Staten Island | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $988 | $1,191 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,148 | $1,260 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,348 | $1,439 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,835 | $1,856 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$846 | +$665 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in South Beach pays $1,835 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $846 a month since 2006–10, up 86%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 34.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the north.
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 South Beach
Bachelor's degrees in South Beach
| Period | South Beach | Staten Island | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.6% | 28.3% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.3% | 30.3% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.2% | 33.5% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.6% | 35.5% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in South Beach than nationally: 30.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.0 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the center.
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 South Beach
| Period | South Beach | Staten Island | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.9% | 87.0% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.1% | 87.7% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.8% | 88.3% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.6% | 88.0% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in South Beach never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.7 points, mirroring the country. South Beach has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Staten Island neighborhoods.
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 South Beach
| Period | South Beach | Staten Island | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 6.2% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 7.8% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 4.7% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 5.5% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 6.0%, unemployment in South Beach is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
South Beach 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Beach | 2.76 | 44.8 | 13.0% | 35.9% | 5.7% | 1973 | $1,835 | 30.6% | 84.6% | 6.0% |
| Concord | 3.10 | 43.7 | 19.4% | 39.0% | 8.3% | 1975 | $1,535 | 23.7% | 80.6% | 8.9% |
| Shore Acres | 2.35 | 53.5 | 11.5% | 29.0% | 13.1% | 1980 | $1,735 | 27.6% | 84.8% | 10.5% |
| Rosebank | 2.58 | 42.3 | 22.1% | 39.4% | 9.4% | 1966 | $1,391 | 26.7% | 85.9% | 7.8% |
| Midland Beach | 2.90 | 42.6 | 14.1% | 37.6% | 7.6% | 1971 | $2,047 | 34.4% | 83.0% | 5.8% |
| Todt Hill | 3.21 | 41.1 | 8.7% | 25.5% | 7.0% | 1971 | $1,571 | 47.2% | 90.9% | 2.9% |
| Clifton | 3.01 | 37.9 | 15.9% | 62.8% | 13.6% | 1961 | $1,566 | 29.5% | 85.5% | 6.8% |
| Sunset Hill | 2.72 | 41.5 | 7.9% | 27.1% | 10.0% | 1944 | $1,708 | 48.8% | 94.4% | 4.3% |
| Oakwood | 2.90 | 43.6 | 8.9% | 33.8% | 6.9% | 1967 | $2,003 | 35.0% | 86.8% | 4.8% |
| New Brighton | 3.03 | 36.5 | 22.4% | 56.1% | 12.8% | 1950 | $1,655 | 29.0% | 84.3% | 7.4% |
| Westerleigh-Castleton | 3.04 | 41.0 | 8.8% | 24.7% | 8.2% | 1961 | $2,146 | 38.8% | 90.7% | 5.1% |
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 South Beach. 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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