Living in New York County, New York

New York County is a county in New York with a population of around 1,628,706, part of the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA MSA metro area.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $4,101/month, significantly above the national average, with a median home price of around $1157K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 4.6%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 42°F) and warm summers (highs around 80°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

New York County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 38 and a highly educated workforce (61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Democratic.