Census ACS · #1 MSA
New York Metro Area
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, Ny-Nj Metropolitan Statistical Area has 19,756,722 residents across 2 states. The median household income is $97,334 and the median home value is $587,400.
19,756,722
Population
3218
People / sq mi
$97,334
Median Income
$587,400
Median Home Value
The New York CBSA covers 6,140 sq mi of land at 3217.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 48.4% |
| Black or African American | 16.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
Economy & Income
$97,334
Median Household Income
$54,510
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The New York metro's price level is 112.6 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 12.6% higher the US average. The local median income of $97,334 has the buying power of $86,471 in average-priced US metros.
112.6
Price Level (US = 100)
$86,471
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$97,334
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$587,400
Median Home Value
$1,780
Median Rent
51.5%
Homeownership
Education
87.6%
High School+
43.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
25.1%
Drive Alone
14.9%
Work From Home
36.0 min
Avg Commute
14.2%
Foreign Born
New York spans these states
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Frequently Asked Questions
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, Ny-Nj Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 19,756,722 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #1 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the New York metro area is $97,334, with a per capita income of $54,510.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, Ny-Nj CBSA spans 2 states: New York, New Jersey.
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Data for the New York-Newark-Jersey City, Ny-Nj CBSA (35620) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.