Apartments for rent in East Hills, NY

East Hills, a small town in New York, has a population of just over 7,000. Children aged 5-14 make up a higher percentage of the population here (24%) than nationally (19%), making it a nice place to raise a family, while young adults are less well-represented. Most residents own their homes in East Hills, and 1% of residents rent. With an average rent of $1,900 per month, exceeding the state average by $620/month, relatively high rent costs may play a role in the higher levels of ownership.

Compared to the national average (7%), East Hills has a high number of residents over the age of 25 with advanced degrees, as 15% have earned a Master's degree or a Doctoral degree. Further, 24% have a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. East Hills residents have a plethora of industries from which to choose. The four most common are healthcare, scientific, finance, and retail. Together, these industries account for 32% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, as 10% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. With an average annual income of almost $166,000, East Hills workers earn around $85,000 more than their peers elsewhere in the state. East Hills's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345).

East Hills has an average commute time of about 43 minutes, longer than the state average of about 38 minutes. Driving is the most common means of commuting to work, selected by 33% of residents, while public transit is used by just 8% of the town. Relatively few commuters walk to work.