New York, New York
City Overview
As of 2007, New York's population is 8,214,426 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 2.57 percent.
The median home cost in New York is $658,600. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.42 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, New York's cost of living is 64.50% Higher than the U.S. average.
New York public schools spend $7,964 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 18 students per teacher in New York.
The unemployment rate in New York is 4.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. New York jobs have Decreased by 0.07 percent.
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People
The 2007 New York, NY, population is 8,214,426. There are 27,032 people per square mile (population density).
Family in New York, NY
The median age is 35.4. The US median is 37.6. 48.10% of people in New York, NY, are married. 7.67% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.56 people. 17.40% of people are married, with children. 12.01% have children, but are single.
Race in New York, NY
42.59% of people are white, 26.33% are black, 10.98% are asian, 0.55% are native american, and 19.67% claim 'Other'.
28.75% of the people in New York, NY, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 71.25% are non-hispanic).
New York People SperlingViews
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Economy
The unemployment rate in New York, NY, is 4.60%, with job growth of -0.07%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 14.93%.
New York, NY Taxes
New York, NY,sales tax rate is 8.63%. Income tax is 10.53%.
New York, NY Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $24,914, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $43,502.
New York Economy SperlingViews
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.60% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | -0.07% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 14.93% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 8.63% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 10.53% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $24,914 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $43,502 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 20.90% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 10.84% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 10.34% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 13.94% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 16.37% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 9.94% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 9.94% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 4.84% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.73% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 1.16% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 13.38% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 23.16% | 20.24% |
| Service | 18.69% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 27.41% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.04% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 6.43% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 10.89% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in New York, NY, is $658,600. Home appreciation is -0.42% over the last year. The median age of New York, NY, real estate is 53 years.
New York, NY Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 65.65% of the New York, NY, population. 5.58% of houses and apartments in New York, NY, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
New York Housing SperlingViews
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| Median Home Age | 53 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $658,600 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | -0.42% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 28.25% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 5.58% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 65.65% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $7.23 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 1.34% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 1.55% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 1.33% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 1.35% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 1.66% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4.56% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.64% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 18.85% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 22.74% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 15.86% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 14.28% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 7.38% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 5.33% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 1.53% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 1.83% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 4.75% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 8.30% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 14.63% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 15.03% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 14.53% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 34.06% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 240 physicians per capita in New York, NY. The US average is 170.
New York, NY Health Index
Air quality in New York, NY is 12 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 40 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 60 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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Crime
New York, NY, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 6. 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 5. 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 46 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 24 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 113.
On average, there are 224 sunny days per year in New York, NY. The July high is around 86 degrees. The January low is 26. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 45 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
New York Climate SperlingViews
not worth it: The extra money you make here is the only reason to live in NY for some time. Once you feel you've got experience and hopefully saved some money, so some place else... (read more)POLLUTION: For those who wish to know the most polluted and cleanest cities in the United States, go to www.stateoftheair.gov. I found out that Tucson is on the list of one of the... (read more)re: Moderate Climate - 9/22/2007: This is generally true, although not sure if it will remain this way. I remember when we used to get Nor'easters that would leave a few feet of snow on the ground.... (read more)Have an opinion about New York? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for New York Click Here
Educate
New York, NY, schools spend $7,964 per student. There are 18 pupils per teacher, 1,446 students per librarian, and 547 children per counselor in New York, NY schools.
New York Education SperlingViews
STUDENT TEACHER RATIO: Student to teacher ratio in Bronx seems too low at... (read more)Per capita funding: New York City may spend more per student than the national average but that does not mean that New York City Public Schools are better. I am writing about primary and... (read more)NYC: It is a very busy place sometimes too... (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 44 minutes. 25% of commuters drive their own car alone. 8% carpool with others. 53% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
New York Transportation SperlingViews
public transport: New york city is metropolitan ,there are bus ,subway extend in all directions around the city. it is very convenience for people .i like this... (read more)re: No City compares... - 8/8/2007: If you think Queens and the Bronx are gorgeous, you must be from Gary,... (read more)Commute Time: While New York City residents have some of the longest commutes (44 minute average, according to this site), a majority of people use public transportation. As a person... (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 164.50.
New York Cost of Living SperlingViews
Cost of Living: Anywhere you live in the NYC area the cost of living and especially the cost of housing is very high. A small city apartment can cost as much as a house in other parts... (read more)Cost of living: People pay more monthly charges to park their cars in Manhattan than a lot of people pay for rent. Manhattan is fast becomming the domain of the rich and the rich only.... (read more)I can't wait to move: NYC is too expensive and the quality of life is terrible. It was fun for a year or two when I was in my mid-twenties, but after six years I can't wait to get out. It's... (read more)Have an opinion about New York? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for New York Click Here
Religion
62.97% of the people in New York, NY are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 37.01% are Catholic; 5.99% are Protestant; 0.12% are LDS; 2.12% are another Christian faith; 15.37% in New York, NY are Jewish; 0.00% are an eastern faith; 2.35% affilite with Islam.
New York Religion SperlingViews
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| Percent Religious | 62.97% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 37.01% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 5.99% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.12% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 2.56% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.62% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 1.73% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.34% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 0.60% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.14% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 2.12% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 15.37% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.00% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 2.35% | 0.54% |
Voting
74.86% of the people in New York, NY are registered as Democrats. 24.30% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.84%.
New York Voting SperlingViews
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