New York metro, NY-NJ relocation guide
Moving to New York, NY
$777,600Median home value
Kings CountyArea
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About New York
The nation's largest city, spanning five boroughs and more than 8.4 million residents, with the country's deepest job market and cultural bench. Housing runs from Manhattan co-ops and brownstones to outer-borough single-family neighborhoods, and prices vary enormously by neighborhood. People move here for career opportunity, transit-enabled living without a car, and a density of amenities no other American city matches.
Home prices in New York
The median home value in New York is $777,600.
Top places in New York
- Central Park — the 843-acre green heart of Manhattan
- Brooklyn Bridge — the landmark crossing between Manhattan and Brooklyn
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art — on Fifth Avenue's Museum Mile
- Prospect Park — Brooklyn's 526-acre Olmsted and Vaux park
- Flushing Meadows-Corona Park — Queens' vast park and the Unisphere
- Staten Island Ferry — the free harbor crossing with skyline views
Commuting from New York
- The city is the region's transit hub: 25 subway lines and extensive bus service run 24/7.
- Three major airports — JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark Liberty — serve the city.
- Amtrak, LIRR, Metro-North, NJ Transit, and PATH all radiate from Manhattan terminals.
New York FAQs
- What is the housing market like in New York, NY?
The median home value in New York is $777,600. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from New York, NY?
The city is the region's transit hub: 25 subway lines and extensive bus service run 24/7.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.