Harlem, New York, NY—10027

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Harlem, New York, NY is $3,960, with a year-over-year rent change of 5.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Harlem, New York, NY is studios: $2,960, 1-bedrooms: $3,550, 2-bedrooms: $4,580, 3-bedrooms: $4,890, 4-bedrooms: $3,570. The most common rental property sizes in Harlem, New York, NY are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 36.4% and 30.6% of the rental stock.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Harlem, New York, NY has a population of 65,100, which has remained stable by 0.8% over the past 5 years. Harlem, New York, NY is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 17.9% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 51.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 22.6% reporting working from home.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Harlem, New York, NY is a predominantly black area, with 36.1% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 8.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Harlem, New York, NY is white, making up 27.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 25.5% of the population in Harlem, New York, NY, and this percentage has decreased by 1.9% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Harlem, New York, NY under the Section 8 program is 8.4%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Harlem, New York, NY, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.