At a Glance
Median Income
$79,713
$50,776 per capita
Home Value
$751,700
Zillow: $812,534
Median Rent
$1,779/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
571/100K
1,460/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.0%
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.2%
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
279 sunny days/yr
How New York Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New York's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New York a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New York residents earn a median household income of $79,713 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,776. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 74,847 business establishments, including 6,391 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New York is $751,700 , 167% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $812,534. Median rent is $1,779/month, with 31.0% 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 1951.
Safety & Crime
New York reports 571 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,460/100K. The murder rate is 3.8/100K.
Education
41.0% of adults in New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% above the national average).
83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New York has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population8,516,202
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density28,344/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$79,713
Per Capita$50,776
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$145,934M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
Housing
F
Home Value$751,700
Rent$1,779
Ownership32.8%
Zillow$812,534
Housing Units3,620,774
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent571/100K
Property1,460/100K
Murder3.8/100K
Assault374/100K
Burglary118/100K
Health
Obesity25.2%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,345/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days279/yr
Rain57.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation75 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.0%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+17.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 72%
Commute41 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed246 Mbps
EV Stations465
Libraries63
Did You Know?
New York was founded in 1624.
The median home in New York was built in 1951.
45.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.530 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 246 Mbps.
There are 6,391 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.
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