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New York: Cost of Living, Schools & Demographics by County

Housing prices, schools, crime, commute, and demographics for New York, county by county. Free, data-only, no listings.

New York at a glance

Population

19,852,366

Median Household Income

$85,974

Typical Home Value

$638,704

School District Rating

6.0

Violent Crime Rate

320.1

Avg Commute Time

32.6

About New York on hearthmap

hearthmap aggregates housing, demographic, school, crime, and environmental data for every county, town, and ZIP code in New York. Use the interactive map to compare areas side by side, filter by what matters to you, or rank places with a custom match score.

Data is refreshed periodically from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric in the app.

Counties in New York

62 counties, alphabetical.

New York at a glance: frequently asked questions

What is the population of New York?
New York has a population of 19,852,366 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
What is the median home price in New York?
The median home value in New York is $638,704. Hover any county on the map for that county's value, or open Compare to put two states side by side.
What is the median household income in New York?
Median household income in New York is $85,974 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
How many counties are in New York?
New York has 62 counties. Each county page on hearthmap shows housing, school, crime, and demographic data town by town.
What is the average commute time in New York?
The average one-way commute in New York is 32.6 minutes, based on US Census ACS journey-to-work data.

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