CITY PROFILE
New York, NY
WHAT LIVING HERE IS LIKE
New York, NY is a major metro with a mild climate, moderate sunshine, and a wet climate—expect frequent rain and a balanced seasonal rhythm rather than extremes. Housing is among the most expensive metros in our dataset, so budget accordingly if you're considering a move here. The combination of size, walkability, and cultural density appeals to many despite the high cost of living and regular precipitation.
By the numbers
| Typical home value | $728K · Zillow, May 2026 (ZHVI) |
|---|---|
| Typical rent | $3,503/mo · Zillow, May 2026 (ZORI) |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C · warmest 23.7°C · coolest 1.1°C · NASA POWER |
| Annual precipitation | 1312 mm · NASA POWER |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 3.92 kWh/m²/day · NASA POWER (annual mean) |
| Metro size rank (US) | #1 · Zillow SizeRank |
Match scores
- Affordable to buy59
- Affordable to rent4
- Climate comfort64
- Plenty of sunshine40
- Big-city amenities100
Scores are 0–100, normalised across the metros we cover, derived from the sourced figures above (higher = better on that factor). A research aid, not a recommendation to move. Job market, safety, and healthcare access need key-gated feeds (BLS, FBI, Census) not yet wired — see the methodology.
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