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Household income NAT. AVG.
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Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexAstoria-Long Island CityNew YorkNew York
Income per capita$33,439$41,625$34,212
Median household income$57,906$67,046$60,741
Median income owner occupied$0$104,217$83,277
Median income renter occupied$0$52,724$38,983
Median earnings male$41,841$45,932$40,464
Median earnings female$36,618$38,728$30,906
Unemployment rate5.6%4.2%4.8%
Poverty leveln/a17.3%15.5%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Astoria-Long Island City is 12% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Astoria-Long Island City is 5% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Astoria-Long Island City is 21% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in Astoria-Long Island City is 100% lower than the national average

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      $44,692 $67,046 $134,092
      City
      $40,489 $60,741 $121,482
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
      According to the PEW research center, the middle class is defined as a range from two thirds (2/3) of the median household income to a multiple of two (2) times the median household income. Displayed above are the city, state and national median household income averages. Simply enter your median household income to determine if your income falls into the middle class or if your household income is considered upper or lower class.

      Astoria-Long Island City median earnings by income bracket

      Astoria-Long Island City employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry8.2%1.0%
      Manufacturing sector3.4%0.1%
      Financial & insurance services5.5%4.9%
      Wholesale & retail services12.1%11.7%
      Public administration3.2%2.9%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities7.5%2.0%
      Education, health & social services11.9%30.0%
      Other42.7%39.6%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Woodsburgh, NY818$250,001351.9%
      Munsey Park, NY2,696$250,001351.9%
      Hewlett Bay Park, NY351$250,001351.9%
      Plandome, NY1,346$250,001351.9%
      Sands Point, NY2,785$250,001351.9%
      New York, NY8,379,552$67,04621.2%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Los Angeles, CA3,973,278$65,29018.0%
      Toronto, ON3,013,752n/a 
      Chicago, IL2,699,347$62,09712.2%
      New York, NY8,379,552$67,04621.2%
      Source: The Astoria-Long Island City, New York, NY employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).