New York, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Kings County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,516,202
Population
28,344/sq mi density
$79,713
Median Income
$50,776 per capita
$751,700
Home Value
$822,517 Zillow
$1,779
Median Rent
31.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
694
Violent Crime/100K
2,415 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$79,713 median income, 7.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$751,700 home value, $1,779/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
694 violent crimes/100K (83% above avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.0% bachelor's degree or higher
New York enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 29.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 468.5 sq mi (1,213.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 28,344/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6627°N, 73.9387°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Kings County County |
| Nearest Airport | John F Kennedy International (JFK) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 69.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 96.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Very High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | - | 72 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 80 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.4 in |
New York has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.2").