At a Glance
Median Income
$146,571
$63,294 per capita
Home Value
$700,400
Zillow: $977,130
Median Rent
$1,634/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
50.1%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.9%
7.5% smoking rate
How New Hyde Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Hyde Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Hyde Park a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Hyde Park residents earn a median household income of $146,571 , which is 95% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $63,294. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Hyde Park is $700,400 , 148% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $977,130. Median rent is $1,634/month, with 31.9% 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 1951.
Education
50.1% of adults in New Hyde Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% above the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Hyde Park 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 31.
Data Overview
People
Population10,208
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density12,009/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born28.0%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$146,571
Per Capita$63,294
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
B+
Home Value$700,400
Rent$1,634
Ownership86.1%
Zillow$977,130
Housing Units3,375
Rent Burden31.9%
Health
Obesity22.9%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking7.5%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation100 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.1%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+18.5%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute38 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in New Hyde Park was built in 1951.
11.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
19.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
28.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.