At a Glance
Median Income
$174,479
$62,159 per capita
Home Value
$618,500
Zillow: $817,150
Median Rent
$2,395/mo
35.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
59.0%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.7%
7.9% smoking rate
How New City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New City a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New City residents earn a median household income of $174,479 , which is 132% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,159. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 37,722 business establishments, including 2,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New City is $618,500 , 119% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $817,150. Median rent is $2,395/month, with 35.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
59.0% of adults in New City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% above the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New City has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population34,133
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density2,208/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born23.5%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$174,479
Per Capita$62,159
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
Housing
A+
Home Value$618,500
Rent$2,395
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$817,150
Housing Units10,895
Rent Burden35.0%
Health
Obesity25.7%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,881/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation213 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+59.0%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+25.6%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute35 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries45
Did You Know?
The median home in New City was built in 1968.
16.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
23.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 2,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.