New York
| Population: | 19,306,183 |
| Pop. Change: | 2% |
| State: | New York |
| Metro Area: | New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, Buffalo-Niagara Falls, ... 27 more |
| County: | Kings, Queens, ... 62 more |
| City: | New York, Buffalo, ... 1670 more |
| Zip Code: | 11226, 10162, ... 2205 more |
State Overview
As of 2007, New York's population is 19,306,183 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 1.74 percent.
The median home cost in New York is $483,200. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.09 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, New York's cost of living is 26.57% Higher than the U.S. average.
New York public schools spend $8,941 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 15 students per teacher in New York.
The unemployment rate in New York is 4.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. New York jobs have Decreased by 0.45 percent.
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People
The 2007 New York, NY, population is 19,306,183. There are 408 people per square mile (population density).
Family in New York, NY
The median age is 37. The US median is 37.6. 53.11% of people in New York, NY, are married. 7.80% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.56 people. 21.64% of people are married, with children. 9.84% have children, but are single.
Race in New York, NY
65.23% of people are white, 16.08% are black, 6.47% are asian, 0.45% are native american, and 11.13% claim 'Other'.
16.90% of the people in New York, NY, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 83.10% are non-hispanic).
New York People SperlingViews
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Economy
The unemployment rate in New York, NY, is 4.10%, with job growth of -0.45%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 14.67%.
New York, NY Taxes
New York, NY,sales tax rate is 8.25%. Income tax is 7.58%.
New York, NY Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $26,474, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $50,105.
New York Economy SperlingViews
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Union Controlled.
No Representation.
2nd worst state for business (2nd only to Hawaii due to Geography).
No end in sight.
Counties blame Albany,... (read more)ithaca NY is a very small city:
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.10% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | -0.45% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 14.67% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 8.25% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 7.58% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $26,474 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $50,105 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 15.79% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 10.56% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 10.31% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 14.22% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 17.85% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 11.41% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 11.64% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 5.52% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.71% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.99% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 13.56% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 23.20% | 20.24% |
| Service | 16.54% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 27.11% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.30% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 7.59% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 11.71% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in New York, NY, is $483,200. Home appreciation is -0.09% over the last year. The median age of New York, NY, real estate is 49 years.
New York, NY Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 43.11% of the New York, NY, population. 8.12% of houses and apartments in New York, NY, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
New York Housing SperlingViews
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| Median Home Age | 49 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $483,200 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | -0.09% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 48.81% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 8.12% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 43.11% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $17.12 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 1.32% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 2.13% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 3.51% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 5.34% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 7.42% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.62% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.55% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 16.86% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 13.72% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 8.99% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 8.16% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 3.67% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 5.97% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 2.46% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 3.21% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 7.47% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 10.80% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 14.01% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 15.55% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 11.17% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 29.36% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 197 physicians per capita in New York, NY. The US average is 170.
New York, NY Health Index
Air quality in New York, NY is 53 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in New York, NY is 64 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 57 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
New York Health SperlingViews
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Spring, summer &... (read more)Over-taxed, Over-regulated, Over-litigated....I ha: I have been trying to leave. Let me put it in a nutshell:
Taxes: New York has some of the highest taxes. Sales tax is 8.25%. New York State slaps a hefty tax on... (read more)Have an opinion about New York? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for New York Click Here
Crime
New York, NY, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 2. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
New York, NY, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 3. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
New York Crime SperlingViews
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Climate
New York, NY, gets 39 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 63 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 134.
On average, there are 165 sunny days per year in New York, NY. The July high is around 82 degrees. The January low is 15. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 53 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
New York Climate SperlingViews
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Educate
New York, NY, schools spend $8,941 per student. There are 15 pupils per teacher, 541 students per librarian, and 551 children per counselor in New York, NY schools.
New York Education SperlingViews
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Spring, summer &... (read more)Have an opinion about New York? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for New York Click Here
Transportation
The average one-way commute in New York, NY, takes 34 minutes. 57% of commuters drive their own car alone. 9% carpool with others. 24% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
New York Transportation SperlingViews
ithaca NY is a very small city:
I live in a small town outside of ithaca ny in the country
and there is no transportation for miles and miles its is very
lovely but if your car won't start up oh... (read more)Daily Commuting to-from NYC: If it didn't take so long every day, I'd want to stay in NY. But since it does and I wish not to spend so much of my valuable time commuting, I'm looking to live... (read more)syracuse: Upstate New York's economy is depressed. Many people blame that on local government or state governement. But the real problem is the federal tax situation. The fed... (read more)Have an opinion about New York? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for New York Click Here
Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means New York, NY is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means New York, NY is more expensive.
Overall, New York, NY cost of living is 126.57.
New York Cost of Living SperlingViews
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Religion
60.43% of the people in New York, NY are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 39.86% are Catholic; 7.89% are Protestant; 0.24% are LDS; 2.54% are another Christian faith; 8.71% in New York, NY are Jewish; 0.02% are an eastern faith; 1.18% affilite with Islam.
New York Religion SperlingViews
albany: I am a student attending SUNY Albany. I come from northern Maryland and have lived there my entire life... Albany is a really nice place to live. The public... (read more)Central New York State: Shaped by glacial action, I love the rolling hills, valleys & lakes common to this region. Winters are fine if you ski, otherwise to be endured.
Spring, summer &... (read more)Over-taxed, Over-regulated, Over-litigated....I ha: I have been trying to leave. Let me put it in a nutshell:
Taxes: New York has some of the highest taxes. Sales tax is 8.25%. New York State slaps a hefty tax on... (read more)Have an opinion about New York? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for New York Click Here
| Percent Religious | 60.43% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 39.86% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 7.89% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.24% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 1.38% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 1.07% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.84% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.32% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 2.39% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.89% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 2.54% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 8.71% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.02% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 1.18% | 0.54% |
Voting
60.52% of the people in New York, NY are registered as Democrats. 38.02% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.55%.
New York Voting SperlingViews
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