Housing data for New York City, NY
New York City, NY has an estimated 8,483,844 residents and 3,678,486 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.2% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,821 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+0.8%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 8,483,844 (exact)
- Housing units
- 3,678,486 (±1,496)
- Households that rent
- 67.2%
- Median gross rent
- $1,821
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +0.8%
What stands out in New York City
Median home value: $777,600 (±$4,889) in New York City, higher than in New York ($423,800).
Commuting by public transportation: 44.0% (±0.3 points) in New York City, higher than in New York (21.6%).
Households without a vehicle: 55.3% (±0.3 points) in New York City, higher than in New York (29.2%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 62.2% (±0.2 points) in New York City, higher than in New York (34.7%).
Housing in New York City at a glance
- Median rent: $1,821 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,827 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 52.4% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 67.2% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $80,483 median household income
- Home values: $777,600 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $3,293 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $6,547 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 62.2% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 29.5% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 78.9% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 3.6% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 64.4% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 40.3 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 660 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +0.8% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 22.3% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 9.3% of homes have more than 1 person per room
New York City against New York, its state and the nation
| New York City | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 8,483,844 (exact) | 19,852,366 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 3,678,486 (±1,496) | 8,585,241 (±652) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 67.2% (±0.3 points) | 45.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,821 (±$7) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $80,483 (±$601) | $85,974 (±$402) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $777,600 (±$4,889) | $423,800 (±$1,627) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $6,547 (±$37) | $6,582 (±$21) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 78.9% (±0.4 points) | 73.9% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 40.3 minutes (±0.1) | 32.6 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 90.5% (±0.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 38.2 years (±0.1) | 39.8 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
New York City covers 300.5 square miles of land, about 28,236 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How New York City has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 8,419,316 (exact) | 8,483,844 (exact) | +0.8% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 3,494,228 (±1,138) | 3,678,486 (±1,496) | +5.3% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $1,443 (±$4) | $1,821 (±$7) | +26.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $606,000 (±$2,391) | $777,600 (±$4,889) | +28.3% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $63,998 (±$308) | $80,483 (±$601) | +25.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,730 (±$14) | $3,293 (±$21) | +20.6% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $4,893 (±$26) | $6,547 (±$37) | +33.8% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 67.3% (±0.2 points) | 67.2% (±0.3 points) | −0.1 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.4% (±0.1 points) | 3.6% (±0.1 points) | +0.2 percentage points | Measurable increase |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in New York City
In 2025, the New York City Police Department reported 660 violent and 2,301 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
ZIP codes in New York City
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10001 | 100% | 30,511 | $3,361 | $561,100 | $129,852 |
| 10002 | 100% | 76,873 | $1,229 | $827,800 | $48,386 |
| 10003 | 100% | 53,560 | $3,049 | $1,123,200 | $154,262 |
| 10004 | 100% | 3,711 | $3,500 or more | $1,477,700 | $250,000 or more |
| 10005 | 100% | 9,439 | $3,500 or more | $1,390,600 | $190,233 |
| 10006 | 100% | 4,096 | $3,500 or more | $1,090,300 | $190,170 |
| 10007 | 100% | 7,406 | $3,500 or more | $2,000,000 or more | $250,000 or more |
| 10009 | 100% | 60,209 | $2,006 | $712,700 | $92,876 |
| 10010 | 100% | 30,702 | $3,326 | $1,036,200 | $144,969 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near New York City
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoboken | 7.4 mi | $2,938 | $895,100 | 66.2% |
| Jersey City | 7.4 mi | $2,007 | $566,900 | 72.1% |
| Weehawken Township | 8.4 mi | $2,500 | $889,000 | 69.6% |
| Union City | 8.7 mi | $1,537 | $471,600 | 80.9% |
| Bayonne | 9.0 mi | $1,682 | $460,100 | 63.8% |
| West New York Town | 9.3 mi | $1,716 | $465,600 | 77.0% |
| Guttenberg Town | 9.6 mi | $1,677 | $379,000 | 60.0% |
| Inwood | 9.9 mi | $1,977 | $680,300 | 49.4% |
Places in New York most like New York City
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yonkers | $1,784 | $501,600 | $83,549 | 53.8% |
| Mount Vernon | $1,629 | $484,000 | $78,779 | 57.1% |
| Village of Tuckahoe | $2,177 | $621,300 | $104,375 | 57.1% |
| Crugers | $1,621 | $639,600 | $54,962 | 79.2% |
| Village of Hempstead | $1,622 | $459,500 | $90,420 | 52.5% |
| Village of Sleepy Hollow | $1,924 | $746,800 | $104,313 | 68.1% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across New York.
HUD Fair Market Rent for New York City, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,593 | $2,729 | $2,971 | $3,760 | $4,121 |
HUD income limits for New York City, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $35,650 | $59,400 | $88,100 |
| 2 people | $40,750 | $67,850 | $100,700 |
| 3 people | $45,850 | $76,350 | $113,300 |
| 4 people | $50,900 | $84,800 | $125,850 |
| 5 people | $55,000 | $91,600 | $135,950 |
| 6 people | $59,050 | $98,400 | $146,000 |
| 7 people | $63,150 | $105,200 | $156,100 |
| 8 people | $67,200 | $111,950 | $166,150 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Westchester County, NY Statutory Exception Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $164,200.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Local rules in New York City
New York City has local landlord and tenant rules of its own on top of New York law.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about New York City
What is the average rent in New York City, NY?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in New York City is $1,821 (±$7) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in New York City?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in New York City, NY is $1,742 (±$10) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in New York City rent-burdened?
52.4% of renting households in New York City pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in New York City?
New York City has an estimated 2,241,032 (±8,651) renting households, 67.2% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in New York City?
The median household income in New York City is $80,483 (±$601) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in New York City, NY?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $777,600 (±$4,889) for owner-occupied homes in New York City (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is New York City growing?
In New York City, the number of residents went from 8,419,316 in 2015–2019 to 8,483,844 in 2020–2024 (+0.8%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in New York City?
The ZIP codes that cover New York City are 10001, 10002, 10003, 10004, 10005, 10006, 10007, 10009, 10010.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 10001?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 10001 is $3,361 (±$268) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New York city, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New York city, New York
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New York city, New York
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New York city, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New York city, New York
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — New York city, New York
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — New York city, New York
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: New York, NY HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Westchester County, NY Statutory Exception Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: New York City Police Department (ORI NY0303000)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for New York city, New York (place:51000, in state:36).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .