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North Hills, NY

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for North Hills - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

5,419
Residents
$196,938
Median income
$1,212,900
Median home
$2,747
Median rent (state)

North Hills - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, North Hills lands in the 98th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

98th
percentile, household income
98th
percentile, home value
94th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: North Hills, NY

New York's North Hills is a small town, with 5,419 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. The typical household in North Hills brings in $196,938 a year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 1.9%. North Hills's housing stock carries a median value of $1,212,900, and the median resident age is 57.9 years. Educational attainment runs 80.8% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 50.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 14 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Building Boom), up 367% from five years earlier.

New York carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 107.9 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $2,747 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in New York run around $285, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 97.1 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

5,419 residents

Census ACS 2023 - New York

Median Household Income

$196,938 /yr

Poverty 1.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.9 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, New York average

How does North Hills compare to other US cities?

Where North Hills sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 98% higher than other cities
Home value 98% pricier than other cities
Median rent 94% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares North Hills against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to New York only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

New York-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher is North Hills's strongest outlier among New York cities

Among the 1,254 New York cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, North Hills ranks #34 - the 97th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares North Hills only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#61 of 1,205
95th percentile in New York
Median Gross Rent
#142 of 1,256
68th percentile in New York
Median Home Value
#56 of 1,202
95th percentile in New York
Poverty Rate
#895 of 1,246
27th percentile in New York
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#34 of 1,254
97th percentile in New York

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within New York only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

98thIncome percentile

98th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How North Hills's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$1,212,900 2nd percentile more affordable than 2% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). This entry sits in this band. North Hills $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - North Hills, NY North Hills, NY's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not North Hills, NY-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution North Hills, NY median $196,938/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
North Hills, NY's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for North Hills, NY. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 80.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 1.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 50.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
5,419
Median Income
$196,938
Median Home Value
$1,212,900
Median Age
57.9
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Labor force participation
50.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
80.8%

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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5,350 residents5,400 residents5,450 residents5,500 residents 202020212022202320242025 5,447 residents 5,481 residents ▲ +0.6%
North Hills's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
14
housing units authorized
Single-Family
14
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
2.6
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 3
2020 0
2021 0
2022 1
2023 12
2024 14

Permit volume increased 367% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
57.3%
Carpool
3.9%
Public Transit
22.8%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
15.0%
Other
1.0%

Based on 2,017 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for New York - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$90
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$65
avg/month
Total Utilities
$285
estimated/month

Estimates reflect New York state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a New York state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county North Hills sits in

Cost of Living Index
107.9
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,747/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
97.1 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in New York

Williamsville
5,430 people
New Hempstead
5,431 people
Fairport
5,436 people
Hampton Manor
5,448 people
Malone
5,466 people
Blauvelt
5,485 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to North Hills's 5,419 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Ashton-Sandy Spring, MD
5,418 people
Chelsea, MI
5,420 people
Tyrone, PA
5,421 people
Cocoa West, FL
5,416 people
Zephyrhills South, FL
5,422 people
Waynesville, MO
5,422 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to North Hills's $196,938 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Tashua, CT
$197,000 median income
Gulf Stream, FL
$196,806 median income
Sleepy Hollow, CA
$196,630 median income
Cottage Lake, WA
$197,331 median income
San Ramon, CA
$197,358 median income
Woodway, WA
$196,500 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - North Hills, NY Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition North Hills, NY - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 65.2% 31.9% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1.4% White 65.2% Black or African American 0.8% Asian 31.9% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.6% Two or more races 1.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How North Hills compares to nearby New York cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
North Hills (this city) 5,419 $196,938
Williamsville 5,430 $106,250
New Hempstead 5,431 $131,293
Fairport 5,436 $99,805
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NY Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about North Hills, NY?

What is the population of North Hills, NY? +

5,419 people live in North Hills, NY according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in North Hills, NY? +

The median household income in North Hills is $196,938 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in North Hills? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for North Hills; the closest available measure is the New York state average, a cost of living index of 107.9 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within New York vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in North Hills, NY? +

A typical home in North Hills is worth $1,212,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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