New York Household Income Indicators (2024)

Median Income

$85,974

Total Households

7,722,646

High Earners ($150k+)

27.2%

Very Low (<$20k)

12.8%

New York Household Income Distribution Chart

Income Distribution for
Figure 1: Percentage of households per income bracket in New York (2024).

New York Household Income Breakdown by Bracket

Economic ClassPercentage
Very Low <$20k12.8%
Low $20k-34k9.4%
Lower Middle $35k-49k8.9%
Middle $50k-74k13.6%
Upper Middle $75k-149k28.1%
High $150k+27.2%



Household Income FAQs for New York

The median household income in New York is $85,974.

In recent years, the median household income in New York has increased by 54.6%.