New York
Maps & Population Facts

Population
19,542,209
Residents per Sq. Mi.
415
Labor Participaton
61.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
36.0%
Median Household Income
$64,894
Median Individual Income
$37,329
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$51,753

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$314,500
Median Gross Rent
$1,226
Median Mortgage Payment
$2,036
Housing Units
8,327,621
People who reside in New York live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
42%
Apt, Condo, Other
58%
Analysis

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.

Population
Map showing where the population resides in New York
Household Income
Map depicting areas of New York with a higher household income
Home Value
Map illustrating home values in New York
Vacant Property (%)
Map of New York showing the areas with a higher percentage of vacant property

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
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
Personal Comparison
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

The land area of New York is:
46X
the size of Rhode Island...
Visualization - Rhode Island
18%
...the size of Texas
Visualization - Texas
New York is 319 times more dense than Alaska...
1.3
People per Square Mile
Visualization - Alaska
...and is 34% the density of New Jersey.
1,211
People per Square Mile
Visualization - New Jersey

Demographics

View New York cities by:

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
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