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New York City

City in New York, United States

Overview

New York City is the largest city in the United States, renowned for its iconic skyline, diverse neighborhoods, and unparalleled cultural offerings. The city is a melting pot of cuisine, art, fashion, and business, making it a dynamic destination year-round.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

United States

State

New York

Population

8,804,190

Time Zone

America/New_York

Coordinates

40.71°, -74.01°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$5,640

Local Cost

$3,360

Local Income

$5,100

Cashless

English

100

Temperature

12.2°C

Summer Avg

22.4°C

Winter Avg

2.3°C

Record High

34.3°C

Record Low

-14.4°C

Humidity

81%

Precipitation

1311 mm

Internet Speed

330 Mbps

Upload

129 Mbps

Latency

9 ms

City Vibrancy

703

Coworking

Cafes

325

Nightlife

238

Parks

135

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

NYS

Distance

4 km

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Prices & expenses

Weather & Climate

Temperature & conditions

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

86 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Albee Square Albee Square sits at the center of Downtown Brooklyn, surrounded by retail chains and new apartment towers. Construction and traffic are common, day and night.Albemarle-Kenmore Terraces Historic District Albemarle-Kenmore Terraces Historic District features early 20th-century rowhouses with distinctive architectural details. The area is mostly residential with quiet streets and limited commercial activity.Bartel Pritchard Square Bartel Pritchard Square sits at the southwest corner of Prospect Park, connecting Windsor Terrace and Park Slope. Transit options and quiet streets surround a small traffic circle with local shops and cafes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 279 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 86 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 98/100.

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