Population 11,634 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Woodmere
Household size in Woodmere
| Period | Woodmere | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.30 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.41 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.39 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.74 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.44 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Woodmere are large by national standards, averaging 3.74 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 3.30 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only 17 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people 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 Woodmere
| Period | Woodmere | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.7 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.7 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.1 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −8.2 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.1, Woodmere is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has dropped from 40.3 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Only 14 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 Woodmere
| Period | Woodmere | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in Woodmere (8.9%), below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.9 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 Woodmere
Renters in Woodmere
| Period | Woodmere | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 8.4% of households in Woodmere rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 32.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 5.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 45 have a lower share of renters.
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 Woodmere
| Period | Woodmere | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Woodmere is close to the national rate: 9.4% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider New York area (7.9%). Vacancy has risen 3.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Woodmere
| Period | Woodmere | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1949 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1954 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1951 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Woodmere is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1951, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the south. Only 45 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people 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 Woodmere
| Period | Woodmere | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,323 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,867 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,570 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,808 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,485 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in Woodmere pays $2,808 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,485 a month since 2006–10, up 112%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 34.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 32 have higher rents.
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 Woodmere
Bachelor's degrees in Woodmere
| Period | Woodmere | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.0% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 63.0% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.0% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 71.2% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Woodmere is highly educated: about seven in ten adults 25 and older (71.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.2 points, mirroring the country. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 23 have a higher share of college graduates.
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 Woodmere
| Period | Woodmere | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.6% | 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 | 97.0% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Woodmere: 97.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Woodmere has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of 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 Woodmere
| Period | Woodmere | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Woodmere runs below the national rate: 4.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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).
Woodmere 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmere | 3.74 | 32.1 | 8.9% | 8.4% | 9.4% | 1951 | $2,808 | 71.2% | 97.0% | 4.3% |
| Woodsburgh | 2.76 | 50.8 | 1.9% | 4.1% | 6.2% | 1945 | $1,850 | 83.4% | 98.0% | 3.3% |
| Cedarhurst | 2.87 | 35.6 | 4.6% | 29.4% | 6.9% | 1950 | $2,022 | 46.7% | 93.5% | 4.1% |
| Hewlett | 3.18 | 39.3 | 3.4% | 16.1% | 9.1% | 1947 | $2,083 | 63.9% | 94.0% | 2.8% |
| Hewlett Bay Park | 3.68 | 34.4 | 4.8% | 2.1% | 4.9% | 1953 | $1,850 | 85.1% | 99.1% | 0.9% |
| Hewlett Neck | 3.50 | 37.5 | 4.3% | 2.6% | 5.2% | 1951 | $1,850 | 84.8% | 98.9% | 1.3% |
| Lawrence | 3.58 | 37.4 | 9.2% | 24.9% | 13.0% | 1959 | $2,019 | 63.7% | 89.3% | 3.2% |
| Hewlett Harbor | 3.31 | 38.3 | 4.2% | 0.2% | 11.7% | 1957 | $1,850 | 82.8% | 97.9% | 7.8% |
| Valley Stream | 3.39 | 39.6 | 12.2% | 19.5% | 6.8% | 1952 | $2,224 | 44.1% | 90.6% | 3.0% |
| Inwood | 4.11 | 33.0 | 15.1% | 48.1% | 10.6% | 1952 | $2,260 | 25.5% | 75.4% | 7.2% |
| East Rockaway | 2.76 | 42.9 | 12.4% | 18.3% | 8.1% | 1948 | $2,538 | 47.0% | 94.6% | 2.9% |
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 Woodmere. 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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