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New Square, NY
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New Square, NY
At a Glance
How New Square Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Square's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is New Square a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
New Square residents earn a median household income of $28,880 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $10,882. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 57.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,607 business establishments, including 835 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Square is $618,800 , 120% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $852,523. Median rent is $1,575/month, with 51.0% 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 1999.
Safety & Crime
New Square reports 224 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 785/100K.
Education
3.1% of adults in New Square hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 70.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Square has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.