How are homes heated in New York City, NY?

Name: Heating fuel in New York City, NY, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in New York City, used by 64.4% (±0.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

16.8% heat with electricity.

11.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 64.4% (±0.2 points)
Electricity: 16.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 11.4%

Heating fuel in New York City

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	New York City	New York	United States
Utility gas	64.4% (±0.2 points)	59.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	11.4% (±0.1 points)	16.1%	3.9%
Electricity	16.8% (±0.2 points)	15.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	2.6% (±0.1 points)	4.9%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±0.1 points)	1.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.1% (±0.1 points)	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.1% (±0.1 points)	0.2%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.7% (±0.1 points)	1.3%	0.5%
No fuel used	2.9% (±0.1 points)	1.6%	1.2%

The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.

In New York City, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in New York (16.1%).

It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In New York City, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in New York (15.4%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near New York City

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with New York City
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
New York City	—	16.8% (±0.2 points)	—
Hoboken	7.4 mi	39.3% (±2.5 points)	Higher
Jersey City	7.4 mi	31.7% (±1.1 points)	Higher
Weehawken Township	8.4 mi	24.6% (±3.8 points)	Higher
Union City	8.7 mi	19.3% (±2.1 points)	Higher
Bayonne	9.0 mi	17.7% (±2.1 points)	Not measurably different
West New York Town	9.3 mi	27.3% (±2.8 points)	Higher
Guttenberg Town	9.6 mi	33.3% (±5.3 points)	Higher
Inwood	9.9 mi	7.3% (±3.8 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Inwood, NY (7.3%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hoboken, NJ (39.3%), Jersey City, NJ (31.7%), Weehawken Township, NJ (24.6%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about New York City

What is the most common way to heat a home in New York City?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in New York City, used by 64.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in New York City heat with oil?

11.4% (±0.1 points) of occupied homes in New York City use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in New York City have electric heat?

16.8% (±0.2 points) of occupied homes in New York City heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New York city, New York

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DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM

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