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Living in
New City.
New City is an unincorporated community in Rockland County, NY. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in New City
If you're considering New City, understand you're looking at a mature, affluent suburb with solid schools and stable family communities—not a trendy neighborhood undergoing rapid change. The median household income sits at $174,479, which reflects a generally prosperous area, though you'll pay accordingly: median home values hover around $650,700 and rent averages $2,242 monthly. The job market is steady with a 3.2% unemployment rate, but most residents commute—plan on 34 minutes average, typically heading toward Manhattan or nearby employment centers.
New City at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Foreign-Born
23.2%
Broadband Internet
97.5%
of households
Population Growth
-2.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics23.2% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in New City: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In New City, the largest foreign-born group is from India (20.2%), and 12.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.8%
of residents
65 and Older
20.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
14.8%
of households
Married Couples
69.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.18
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 38% above NY average
Rent, home values, and income in New City
In New City, rent runs 38% above the NY average, and home values are 54% above the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
68.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
46.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
93.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1968
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $808,820 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.1 pts below NY average
Unemployment in New City and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Rockland County, which includes New City, is 1.1 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
New City: Rockland County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Rockland County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What New City Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area
Commute35.5 min avg
How New City residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In New City, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 49% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 mi
Westchester County Airport (HPN)
Small hub1.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 26 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 70% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Clarkstown Town Police Department, which covers New City, runs 70% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
99
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,305.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Clarkstown Town Police Department (township-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
88.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Rockland County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Rockland County, which includes New City, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Winter Weather | $18,000 |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $35,500 |
| 2023 | 9 | Flash Flood | $4,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 13 | Flash Flood | $3.1M |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $242,000 |
| 2019 | 8 | Winter Weather | $63,000 |
| 2018 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $109,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Rockland County, county-wide
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Rockland County, which includes New City, is typically good — 312 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
37
Good Days
312
per year
Moderate Days
46
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Rockland County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
New City has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.3"
Annual Snowfall
32.7"
Hot Days/Year
19
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
109
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 23°F | 3.87" |
| Feb | 43°F | 25°F | 3.30" |
| Mar | 51°F | 31°F | 4.37" |
| Apr | 63°F | 40°F | 4.26" |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 4.27" |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 4.58" |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.53" |
| Aug | 84°F | 63°F | 4.44" |
| Sep | 77°F | 56°F | 4.61" |
| Oct | 65°F | 45°F | 4.43" |
| Nov | 54°F | 36°F | 3.88" |
| Dec | 45°F | 29°F | 4.70" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in New City
Uninsured
3.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside New City's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Helen Hayes Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 4.5 mi away · West Haverstraw
Nyack Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Nyack
Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center
Psychiatric · ER available · 6.9 mi away · Orangeburg
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in New City
New City's student/teacher ratio is 11.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 58.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
58.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near New City (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 10,557 students · in-state tuition $5,060 · 37% graduate · median earnings $52,092 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,735 students · in-state tuition $23,650 · 56% graduate · median earnings $57,532 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 1,203 students · in-state tuition $19,354 · 71% graduate · median earnings $66,469 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 759 students · in-state tuition $25,191 · 48% graduate · median earnings $46,746 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 226 students · in-state tuition $12,600 · 38% graduate
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, 19 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for New City
New City has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (19 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
19 mi awaySaint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
20 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
23 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
23 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
28 mi awayThomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
28 mi awayStonewall National Monument
National Monument
29 mi awayWeir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
29 mi awayPublic Libraries in New City
New City Free Library
220 North Main Street, New City
Cities Near New City
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to New City?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
New City FAQ
Is New City, New York affordable?⌄
New City's median rent is $2,242/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $173,046/year. Median home value is $650,700.
Is New City, New York safe?⌄
New City is policed by the Clarkstown Town Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 99 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1305 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in New City, New York?⌄
Rockland County, which includes New City, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in New City, New York?⌄
The cost of living in New City is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,242/month and median household income is $173,046/year. The median home value is $650,700. About 68% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in New City, New York?⌄
The average commute in New City is 36 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from