East Hills, New York Demographics & Population 2026

Name: East Hills, New York Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, East Hills, New York had a total population of 7,257, the 272nd largest village in New York, with a median household income of $250,000+, which is 191% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 2.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 191% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in New York.
An exceptionally low poverty rate of 2.8% — among the lowest in New York.
80.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in New York.

East Hills Quick Facts

Population 7,257

Median Household Income $250,000+

Median Home Value $1,461,500

Poverty Rate 2.8%

Unemployment Rate 4.1%

Median Age 40.7 years

Homeownership Rate 100.0%

Affordability Ratio 5.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 80.9%

High School Graduation Rate 97.5%

Diversity Index 37/100

Population 7,257 272nd of 1,289

Median Income $250,000+ top 10%

Poverty Rate 2.8% 78% lower than national

Median Home Value $1,461,500 top 10%

How East Hills Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	7,249	7,257	+0.1%
Median household income	$250,000+	$250,000+	+0.0%
Median home value	$1,371,600	$1,461,500	+6.6%

How East Hills Compares

Median Household Income

East Hills

$250,001

$85,974

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

East Hills

$1,461,500

$423,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 6.8%

$25K-$50K 2.4%

$50K-$100K 6.4%

$100K+ 84.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.1%

$10K-$15K

1.8%

$15K-$20K

0.0%

$20K-$25K

1.0%

$25K-$30K

1.3%

$30K-$35K

0.2%

$35K-$40K

0.4%

$40K-$45K

0.5%

$45K-$50K

0.0%

$50K-$60K

1.5%

$60K-$75K

3.6%

$75K-$100K

1.2%

$100K-$125K

3.6%

$125K-$150K

5.1%

$150K-$200K

12.1%

$200K+

63.6%

Employment

4.1% Unemployment Rate State: 6.4%|National: 5.2%

75.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 100.0%

Renter 0.0%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

29.1%

18-34

13.4%

35-54

28.3%

55-74

24.1%

75+

5.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

East Hills Rankings in New York

#272 Population of 1,289

#1 Median Income of 1,219

#35 Education of 1,288

#51 Home Value of 1,232

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Other Cities in Nassau County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Hempstead	58,801	$90,420	14.4%	$459,500
Levittown	51,904	$146,068	4.7%	$590,500
Freeport	44,088	$120,625	7.4%	$505,900
Hicksville	43,780	$144,471	3.9%	$634,100
Valley Stream	40,315	$133,190	5.5%	$616,100
East Meadow	36,821	$133,971	6.4%	$631,800
Elmont	36,518	$114,217	5.0%	$602,900
Baldwin	34,994	$145,472	6.6%	$593,800
Long Beach	34,756	$140,739	7.6%	$696,400
Uniondale	33,148	$124,684	9.2%	$539,000

Cities Similar to East Hills

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Binghamton University	7,449	N/A	N/A	0.0%	N/A
University at Buffalo	7,020	N/A	N/A	95.7%	48.5%
Briarcliff Manor	7,519	$229,732	$880,300	77.0%	7.1%
Pelham	7,305	$184,375	$915,800	71.6%	2.9%
Bronxville	6,510	$215,815	$1,095,100	78.0%	4.6%

Population Overview

East Hills is a small city located in New York, within Nassau County. The total population is 7,257. It ranks as the 272nd most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in East Hills is 40.7 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 39.8 years. With 29.1% of the population under 18, East Hills has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in East Hills is $250,000+. This is 191% higher than the state median of $85,974. It is also 210% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.8%. This is 80% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $1,461,500. Housing costs are 245% higher than the state median of $423,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.8x. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 84% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in East Hills is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.9% of the population. Asian residents account for 11.5%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (8.2%) is well below the state average of 19.8%.

Education

80.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places East Hills in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 101% higher than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.5%. Notably, 44.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for East Hills, New York is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,289 Census-designated places in New York. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of East Hills, New York?

East Hills, New York has a population of 7,257 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in East Hills, NY?

The median household income in East Hills is $250,000+, which is 210% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in East Hills, NY?

The poverty rate in East Hills is 2.8%. This means approximately 201 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of East Hills, New York?

East Hills's population is 77.9% White, 0.5% Black, 8.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 11.5% Asian.

What is the median home value in East Hills, NY?

The median home value in East Hills is $1,461,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.8x.

How educated is East Hills, New York?

80.9% of adults (25+) in East Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 44.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.