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New York, NY

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Mount Arlington is part of the New York area. This page covers the whole metro.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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A first look. Only 5 resident comments about New York so far, so this is a starting point, not the full picture. The page grows as more residents talk about it.
Tends to love it
Tends to struggle
Where locals disagree: Weather and seasons. One resident finds both summer and winter unpleasant while still preferring winter, contrasting with a positive view of daily commuting life.
The vibe
Relaxed commuting
"One resident says public transit makes for a relaxed commute if you live outside the tourist hubs"
Wealthy concentrated crowd
"One resident felt New York had a different vibe due to the concentration of wealthy, well connected and well educated people."
Harsh seasons
"One resident thinks New York has terrible summers and disgusting winters but is still better in winter overall."
A day in the life

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Will I find my people?

Only 1 resident has talked about this so far.

6036 events in the next 30 days
Within 20 miles, ticketed events listed on Ticketmaster. Mostly other (27), arts & theatre (15), music (8)
Family 17Fine Art 14Folk 2Comedy 1Country 1Metal 1Alternative 1Rock 1
Event listings from Ticketmaster; kinds counted over the next 50 listed. Free and community events aren't included.
Dating
Residents aged 20 to 34
23.2% (U.S.: 20.2%)
Main county, 2024 Census (ACS 5-year)

One resident said good connections are rare but people stay open to them given the constant stream of new people in the city.

In their words

“Good connections don't come along very often, and so people tend to be open to them. New York is an endless firehose of people that never ends.”

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Will I fit in?
Walkability
Above average walkability
12.57 on a 1 to 20 scale, averaged across the metro. More walkable than 98% of U.S. metros.
EPA National Walkability Index
Median age
36.5
Half of residents are older, half younger
2024 Census (ACS 5-year)
How the county voted, 2024
28% Republican, 72% Democrat
Kings County, presidential race
2024 presidential results by county
City LGBTQ+ laws and policies
100 out of 100
Human Rights Campaign's Municipal Equality Index rates a city's non-discrimination laws, services and policies, not how people feel.
LGBTQ community
Destination Tomorrow is the LGBTQ+ community center of the Bronx borough.
Source: destinationtomorrow.org
Queens Pride Parade and Multicultural Festival is held annually in Jackson Heights, Queens.
Source: newqueenspride.org
What residents say about the community

One resident felt New York had a different vibe due to the concentration of wealthy, well connected and well educated people.

In their words

“There's so many people here and so many of them are wealthy, well connected and well educated, New York was a totally different vibe. With a...”

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Jobs and money
Unemployment
4.8%
2025 average, BLS
Jobs over the past year
+0.5%
More jobs than a year ago, BLS
Median household income
$78,548
2023 Census (ACS)
Cost of living
About 13% above the US average
2024, BEA
Common jobs and what they pay
Retail salesperson · 202,080 people$38,280/yr
Registered nurse · 197,740 people$119,720/yr
General and operations manager · 177,850 people$157,000/yr
Cashier · 173,830 people$35,950/yr
Fast food and counter worker · 166,040 people$35,420/yr
Waiter or waitress · 138,720 people$47,610/yr
Office clerk · 136,580 people$47,670/yr
Customer service rep · 125,570 people$49,590/yr
Median yearly pay for the whole metro, 2025, BLS.
A year here

Pick a month. A dot means residents talked about that time of year.

October
Average high 65°F, low 52°F
About 4.2 inches of rain and snow
1991 to 2020 averages, NOAA climate data (ACIS)
About this time of year

No resident has talked about October yet.

What locals say
Based on 5 resident comments.
Resident testimonySeasons and weather

One resident thinks New York has terrible summers and disgusting winters but is still better in winter overall.

In their words

“I feel like in New York, we experience terrible summers, and disgusting winters. However still, I do think nyc is personally better during the winter.”

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Resident testimonyGetting around

One resident says public transit makes for a relaxed commute if you live outside the tourist hubs

In their words

“New York City subway, busses, and metro rail. public transit makes for a relaxed commute if you live outside of the tourist hubs. drive during...”

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Resident testimonyCommunity feel

One resident felt New York had a different vibe due to the concentration of wealthy, well connected and well educated people.

In their words

“There's so many people here and so many of them are wealthy, well connected and well educated, New York was a totally different vibe. With a...”

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Resident testimonyShopping and errands

One resident clarified that a claim requiring ID to shop at city-owned grocery stores is false

In their words

“ID will be required to shop at city-owned grocery stores in New York City. THE FACTS: This is false. No one will be asked to show ID to shop at...”

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“Raising kids in New York City presents a unique set of problems and opportunities”

Where it is
New York
New York in New York
New York in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of the center of the New York area.

200+
grocery stores
200+
restaurants
200+
coffee shops
200+
parks
200+
playgrounds
97
libraries
50
movie theaters
200+
live theaters
109
museums
200+
bookstores
1
comic shop
200+
gyms
200+
bars
200+
pharmacies
36
hospitals

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What rent costs

Of about 3,471,500 rented homes in the New York area, 61% rent for under $2,000 a month and 86% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 16%
$1,000 to $1,499: 20%
$1,500 to $1,999: 24%
$2,000 to $2,499: 17%
$2,500 to $2,999: 9%
$3,000 or more: 14%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

Public schools

12 public school districts in this county, with about 248,236 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

New York City Geographic District #20 · Brooklyn
46,722 students · 14.2 students per teacher · 45 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
New York City Geographic District #21 · Brooklyn
34,421 students · 12.9 students per teacher · 40 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
New York City Geographic District #22 · Brooklyn
31,769 students · 14.3 students per teacher · 40 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
New York City Geographic District #15 · Brooklyn
27,577 students · 11 students per teacher · 49 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
New York City Geographic District #19 · Brooklyn
19,799 students · 11.2 students per teacher · 52 schools · grades Pre-K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$735,075
What a typical home sells for across the New York area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Cost of living
About 13% above the U.S. average
Everyday prices (rent, groceries, services) run about $113 here for what costs $100 nationally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis price index 112.6 (U.S. = 100), 2024
Average commute
36 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Data centers nearby
26 within 15 miles
The nearest is about 4 miles from the town center (Digital Realty). The largest is about 535,000 sq ft.
Source: PNNL IM3 Data Center Atlas, from OpenStreetMap (ODbL), loaded July 2026
Homeowners insurance
About $1,683 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in NY. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively High
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Unemployment
4.8%
The share of people looking for work who can't find it, averaged over the year. U.S.: about 4%.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025
Median household income
$78,548
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
0.69% of home value a year
About $690 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Graduated, up to 10.90%
NY's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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