New York
Maps & Population Facts
Housing Estimates
New York is the most populated state in the northeast United States. The majority of the population is concentrated near New York City, but there are other large cities including Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse and Rochester.
New York City is the most populated city in the United States and is a major economic center and tourist destination. Upstate New York is vastly different from the city and northern New York borders Canada and Lake Ontario.
Income
Households in the state of New York earn more money than the national median income, averaging 8% higher per household.
Housing
New York has a median house price of $314,500. The cost of homeownership is higher than most states. The cost of renting in New York is 21% more than the national average.
| Percent | Ranking | |
|---|---|---|
| Renter Occupied Households | 46% | 1st |
| New Construction (Built after 2000) | 9% | 49th |
Demographics
The median age in the state is 39. The age of the general population in New York is comparable with other US states.
New York ranks better than average for having an educated population. The state has more college graduates per resident than most states.
Housing Data
| New York | USA | |
| Median Property Value | 314,500 | 217,600 |
| Median Mortgage Payment | 2,036 | 1,513 |
| Median Gross Rent | 1,226 | 1,012 |
| Property Vacancy | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| % Renters | 46% | 36% |
| Residents per Sq. Mi. | 415 | 93 |
| New York | USA | |
| Median Household Income | 64,894 | 60,336 |
| Median Individual Income | 37,329 | 33,646 |
| Median Income (Full-Time) | 51,753 | 46,881 |
| Median Age | 38.7 | 38.1 |
| Labor Participation | 61.2% | 62.8% |
| Attained College Degree | 36.0% | 32.0% |
Population Density Analysis
Demographics
Most Populated Cities
| 1. | Brooklyn | 2,635,121 |
| 2. | Queens | 2,339,280 |
| 3. | Manhattan | 1,653,877 |
| 4. | Bronx | 1,455,846 |
| 5. | Hempstead | 772,296 |
Highest Household Income
| 1. | New Castle | 211,105 |
| 2. | Pound Ridge | 198,500 |
| 3. | North Castle | 180,859 |
| 4. | Rye City | 172,422 |
| 5. | Lewisboro | 148,824 |
Highest Home Value
| 1. | Scarsdale | 1,337,800 |
| 2. | Rye City | 1,094,500 |
| 3. | North Castle | 927,200 |
| 4. | Pound Ridge | 923,700 |
| 5. | Manhattan | 915,300 |
Highest Gross Rent
| 1. | Pound Ridge | 3,442 |
| 2. | Scarsdale | 3,087 |
| 3. | Harrison | 2,138 |
| 4. | Rye City | 2,137 |
| 5. | Shelter Island | 2,092 |