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New York County, New York

FIPS 36061

Juniper

New York County is in the highest 1% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 1% nationally for typical home value. And it sits in the highest 1% nationally for home price against income.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$1,342,755

Higher than 99% of U.S. counties
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

10.49×

Higher than 99% of U.S. counties
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

98.8

Higher than 99% of U.S. counties

The boundary of New York County.

The basics

Total Population

1,629,477

Median Age

38.9

Population Density

71,916.28

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

The Census publishes home values only up to $2 million and incomes up to $250,000, so this ratio cannot be worked out for the most expensive areas.

Cost of living & affordability

Median Income

$103,931

Higher than 96% of U.S. counties
Median Rent

$2,197

Higher than 99% of U.S. counties

Home prices & appreciation

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

13%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

30.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

55.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

17.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

67.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

29.8

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

New York County: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in New York County?
The estimated median home value in New York County today is $1,342,755, higher than 99% of U.S. counties.
How much is property tax in New York County?
The median annual property tax in New York County is $10,001.
Is New York County expensive to live in?
Homes in New York County cost about 10.49× the median household income, higher than 99% of U.S. counties.
What is the average rent in New York County?
The median gross rent in New York County is $2,197 a month, higher than 99% of U.S. counties.
How many people live in New York County?
New York County has a population of 1,629,477, about 71,916.28 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 38.9.
What is the weather like in New York County?
New York County averages 55.8°F year-round, summer highs near 82.7°F, winter lows around 30.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 29.8 inches of snow a year.
Is New York County at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
New York County's FEMA National Risk Index score is 98.8 (higher than 99% of U.S. counties). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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