Crown Heights, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Dutchess County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
3,071 Population 3,656/sq mi density
$127,569 Median Income $48,362 per capita
$321,000 Home Value $477,100 Zillow
$1,356 Median Rent 33.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$127,569 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$321,000 home value, $1,356/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Crown Heights, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$127,569
70% above
$48,362 per capita
Home Value
$321,000
14% above
Zillow: $477,100
Median Rent
$1,356/mo
17% above
33.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.8%
6% above
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.0%
13% below
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Crown Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Crown Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
170%
Home Value
114%
Rent
117%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
106%
Unemployment
186%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crown Heights a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Crown Heights residents earn a median household income of $127,569 , which is 70% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,362. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,032 business establishments, including 828 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Crown Heights is $321,000 , 14% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $477,100. Median rent is $1,356/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Education

35.8% of adults in Crown Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% above the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Crown Heights has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population3,071
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density3,656/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born12.5%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$127,569
Per Capita$48,362
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$20,302M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,364

Housing

A+
Home Value$321,000
Rent$1,356
Ownership87.3%
Zillow$477,100
Housing Units1,112
Rent Burden33.0%

Health

Obesity28.0%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,546/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation148 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.8%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+18.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 53%
Commute40 min
Broadband98.7%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25

Did You Know?

The median home in Crown Heights was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
12.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.