Discover New York City, NY: Scores, Rankings, and Comparisons

Manhattan

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New York City is strongly liberal and has a Democratic representative in Congress

8,443,710

New York City Population7

52,918

Median Income6

7.0

Unemployment Rate18

Internet Connectivity

90
- Access to 25+ mbps wired broadband24
  
  98.4 %
- Access to 100+ mbps broadband24
  
  98.2 %
- Average download speed24
  
  142 mpbs
- Households with broadband25
  
  79.4 %
Travel Connectivity

88
- Airports
  
  5
- Train stations
  
  10
Local Transportation

86
- Walkability score10
  
  88
- Bikeability score10
  
  70
- Transit score10
  
  84
- Commute via public transit18
  
  56.2 %
- Commute via walking18
  
  9.9 %
- Commutes via driving solo18
  
  22.3 %
- Commute time (avg)18
  
  41.2 minutes
Safety

72
- Property crimes1
  
  1,516.5 per 100,000 residents
- Violent crimes1
  
  546.1 per 100,000 residents
Outdoor Activities

70
- Beaches9
  
  9
- Parks16
  
  636
- Ski resorts
  
  4
Education

67
- Public schools rated 8+4
  
  316
- Public schools rated 8+ (%)4
  
  17.0 %
- High schools in top 25%15
  
  111
- High schools in top 25% (%)15
  
  22.2 %
- Top rated public high school15
  
  Townsend Harris High School
- Top rated public high school (national rank)15
  
  5
Healthcare

64
- Hospitals (<50 miles)2
  
  131
- Hospital rating (avg)2
  
  2.23 / 5
- 5-star hospitals2
  
  5
- 5-star hospitals (%)2
  
  5.1 %
- 5-star hospital (nearest)
  
  4.4 miles from city center
Diversity

64
- White or Middle Eastern7
  
  32.1 %
- Black7
  
  21.9 %
- Asian7
  
  13.9 %
- Hispanic7
  
  29.1 %
Attractions

54
- Restaurants8
  
  48.0 per 100,000 residents
- Bars8
  
  21.8 per 100,000 households
- Performing arts centers8
  
  94.2 per 100,000 households
- Museums8
  
  1.4 per 100,000 households
- Music venues19
  
  319
- Historical sites
  
  12
- Golf courses20
  
  35
- Wineries
  
  0
- Casinos22
  
  15
Air Quality

53
- Unhealthy air quality
  
  0 days per year
- Unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups14
  
  13 days per year
- High PM2.5 pollution14
  
  90 days per year
- High ozone14
  
  145 days per year
Economy

52
- Income6
  
  $38,845
- Income (full-time)6
  
  $52,918
- Income ($100,000 or more)6
  
  19.8 %
- Income ($25,000 and less)6
  
  16.3 %
- Income growth (1-year)6
  
  4.1 %
- Income growth (10-year)6
  
  21.2 %
- Employment rate18
  
  93.0 %
- Employment rate (full-time)6
  
  42.8 %
- Employment rate growth (1-year)18
  
  -0.5 %
- Employment rate growth (10-year)18
  
  8.2 %
- Population growth (1-year)7
  
  -1.4 %
- Population growth (10-year)7
  
  4.5 %
Climate

51
- Sunny days3
  
  55 days
- Rainy days12
  
  120 days
- Hot days12
  
  17 days
- Cold days12
  
  71 days
- Average humidity12
  
  62 %
- Average wind speed12
  
  11 mph
- Annual snowfall12
  
  27 inches
- Temperature in January12
  
  33 °F
- Temperature in July12
  
  77 °F
- Wildfire risk23
  
  Low
- Hurricane risk23
  
  High
- Tornado risk23
  
  None
- Earthquake risk23
  
  Medium
- Flood risk23
  
  High
Home Pricing

27
- Median home value5
  
  $651,485
- Median home value (sq ft)13
  
  $819
- Median rent price13
  
  $2,900
Taxes

19
- City income tax11
  
  2.8 % (for median earners)
- City income tax11
  
  3.4 % (for high earners)
- State income tax17
  
  4.2 % (for median earners)
- State income tax17
  
  5.4 % (for high earners)
- City sales tax11
  
  4.9 %
- State sales tax11
  
  4.0 %
- Property tax21
  
  1.7 %
- Vehicle tax21
  
  0.0 %

New York City's aged 15- to 19-years old saw the steapest decline since 2010, falling by 15%, whereas the average population in that segment only declined by 4%

Age

36.5

Median Age7

4.5

Population Growth Since 20107

Proportion of Population by Age Group vs. United States average7

New York City residents are largely white; however, the city is becoming more diverse as the white community has shrunk by 24.0% since 2010, while the Hispanic community, 2nd largest in the city, has grown by 7.7%

Race

55.9

New York Population, White7

61.1

United States population, White7

Population Distribution by Race/Ethnicity7

New York City has strong winds and few hot days. The city sees 11 mph winds and only 17 days per year with temperatures that reach 90°F or above

Weather

Chance of Rain12

Chance of Sunshine3

Average Temperature39

The average home value in New York City increased by 47% since 2010 which is 4% higher than the national average and 23% higher than the state average

Rent

2,900

Monthly Average13

Renters40

Average Home Value5

New York City is a very high tax location with income tax 104% higher than the national average, sales tax 29% higher than the national average, and property tax 53% higher than the national average.

Other

1.71

Property Tax21

8.88

Sales Tax11

0.0

Vehicle Tax21

Effective Income Tax Rate at Various Income Levels (Married, Filing Jointly)41

New York City has an average employment rate of 93% which is 1% lower than the national average. The largest employers are Deloitte and JPMorgan Chase

Income

16.3

<$25,0006

19.8

$100,000+6

Distribution by Industry18

New York City is strongly liberal and has a Democratic representative in Congress

2016 Presidential Election Results42

Representatives

Mayor28	Bill de Blasio Democratic
House of Representative28	Jerrold Nadler Democratic

The nearest 5-star hospital, New York University Langone Medical Center, is 4.4 miles from the center of New York City, the nearest Veterans Affairs medical center, VA NY Harbor Health Care System - Manhattan Campus, is 4.4 miles away, and the nearest top-rated hospital for cancer care, New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell, is 1.0 miles away

Medicare-Rated Hospitals (<50 Miles)2

Is Marijuana Legal?

Medical29	Yes
Decriminalized29	Yes, but small fine for possession up to an ounce

In New York, 14.5% of adults live in a household with at least one gun, which is a significant decrease from 2000 when 19.7% of adults lived in households with guns

Gun Laws

Yes

Universal Background Checks30

Yes

Permit to Purchase Law30

Property Crimes and Violent Crimes per 100,000 Residents

#72	2020 Best Cities to Live by Niche31
#41	2020 Best Cities to Retire by U.S. News & World Report32
#58	2020 Best Cities to Retire by Niche33
#47	2020 Best Cities for Families by Niche34
#90	2019 Best Cities to Live by U.S. News & World Report35

1	2018 Offenses Known to Law Enforcement \| FBI
2	Medicare-certified hospitals \| Medicare.gov
3	Sunshine - Average Percent of Possible
4	School Rankings & Reviews for Public and Private Schools \| Great Schools
5	Zillow Housing Data
6	2018 Earnings in the Past 12 Months \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
7	2018 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
8	2017 County Business Patterns \| United States Census
9	Beaches \| Yelp
10	2020 City & Neighborhood Scores \| Walk Score
11	2020 State and Local Sales Tax Rates \| Tax Foundation
12	Comparative Climatic Data \| National Centers for Environmental Information
13	United States Home Prices & Home Values
14	AirData \| United States Environmental Protection Agency
15	Best High Schools in the US \| U.S. News & World Report's
16	Parks \| Yelp
17	State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2020 \| Tax Foundation
18	2018 Economic Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
19	Music Venues \| Yelp
20	Golf Courses \| Yelp
21	2020 Property and Vehicle Taxes by State \| WalletHub
22	Casinos \| Yelp
23	Natural Center for Disaster Preparedness \| Columbia University
24	Internet Service Providers: Availability & Coverage \| Broadband Now
25	2018 Social Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
26	Largest Cities of U.S. States \| Wikipedia
27	Zippia, The Career Expert
28	Who represents me \| Ballotpedia
29	State Policy \| Marijuana Policy Project
30	State-Level Estimates of Household Firearm Ownership \| The RAND Corporation
31	2020 Best Cities to Live \| Niche
32	2020 Best Cities to Retire \| U.S. News & World Report
33	2020 Best Cities to Retire \| Niche
34	2020 Best Cities for Families \| Niche
35	2019 Best Cities to Live \| U.S. News & World Report
36	2010 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
37	Elevations and Distances \| U.S. Geological Survey Publications Repository
38	Normal Precipitation, Inches
39	Normal Daily Minimum Temperature, °F
40	2018 Selected Housing Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
41	Federal Income Tax Calculator \| smartasset
42	2016 Presidential Election Results \| Politico

New York City, NY

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Healthcare

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