Living in New City, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New City · Census data 2020–2024
New City has 34,458 residents with a median age of 42.8. The median household income is $173,046 (101% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $650,700, the median rent is $2,242/month.
New City at a glance
- Population
- 34,458
- Median age
- 42.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $173,046State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $650,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,242/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 93.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58.3%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is New City a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 101% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 54% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in New City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New City the median home value is $650,700, 96% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,242 per month, which is 49.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
New City median household income
The median household income in New City is $173,046 and the income per person is $62,179. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in New City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,992
- Owner-occupied
- 93.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.8%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 3.18
New City demographics
- Population
- 34,458
- Median age
- 42.8
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.2%
- Households
- 10,701
- Foreign-born
- 23.2%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New City ›
Education in New City
58.3% of adults 25 and older in New City have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 27.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New City
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 17.3%
- Drive alone
- 69.1%
- Public transit
- 6.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.5%
New City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New City | 34,458 | $173,046 | $650,700 | $2,242 |
| New Square | 9,803 | $31,443 | $662,400 | $1,799 |
| Congers | 8,275 | $147,000 | $614,600 | $2,239 |
| Bardonia | 3,717 | $99,794 | $618,200 | $1,035 |
| Hillcrest | 9,071 | $141,743 | $567,400 | $2,577 |
| Haverstraw | 12,325 | $75,167 | $361,100 | $2,114 |
| New Hempstead | 5,472 | $126,165 | $816,600 | $1,691 |
| Mount Ivy | 8,121 | $83,778 | $278,100 | $1,882 |
| Valley Cottage | 9,165 | $133,117 | $544,100 | $2,037 |
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What is the median household income in New City, NY?
The median household income in New City is $173,046, 101% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in New City?
The median home value in New City is $650,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in New City?
The median gross rent in New City is $2,242 per month, about 49.3% of household income.
Is New City, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 101% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 54% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%.
What is the median age in New City?
The median age in New City is 42.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in New City?
The average commute to work in New City is 36 minutes; 17.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New City?
The unemployment rate in New City is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New City?
58.3% of adults in New City have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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