Inwood, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Queens County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
11,964 Population 7,478/sq mi density
$79,500 Median Income $29,204 per capita
$610,600 Home Value $843,217 Zillow
$1,938 Median Rent 39.7% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$79,500 median income, 3.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$610,600 home value, $1,938/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Inwood, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,500
6% above
$29,204 per capita
Home Value
$610,600
117% above
Zillow: $843,217
Median Rent
$1,938/mo
67% above
39.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
28% below
73.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Inwood Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
106%
Home Value
217%
Rent
167%
Poverty
99%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
108%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Inwood a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Inwood residents earn a median household income of $79,500 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,204. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 58,150 business establishments, including 5,697 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Inwood is $610,600 , 117% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $843,217. Median rent is $1,938/month, with 39.7% 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 1952.

Education

24.3% of adults in Inwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 73.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Inwood has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population11,964
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density7,478/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born42.1%
Veterans1.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$79,500
Per Capita$29,204
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$143,131M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,302

Housing

C
Home Value$610,600
Rent$1,938
Ownership47.7%
Zillow$843,217
Housing Units3,192
Rent Burden39.7%

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death5,788/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation5 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+73.3%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 62%
Commute35 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed273 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries64

Did You Know?

The median home in Inwood was built in 1952.
16.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
42.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 273 Mbps.
There are 5,697 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 63 fatal vehicle crashes.