Moving to New York
New York, otherwise known as ‘The Empire State’, is a amazing state to work and live. If you are moving or relocating to NY, we have compiled a detailed list of some important facts and useful factoids to help make your move an easy transition.
As one of the original 13 colonies, New York was admitted to the union on February 6, 1778. Since then, NY has grown in to a booming place to live. Rich in colonial history, New York offers many landmarks that will satisfy any history buff.
Geography
Located in the Mid-Atlantic Region of the country, New York is bordered by Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island (water border) and Vermont. With a total land area of over 54,556.00 Square Miles, it comes in as the 23rd smallest state.
Population
Currently, the population of NY is 19,745,289 making it the 4th most populated state in the union and the 7th most densely populated. The state capital, Albany, has a population of 95658. which is the 18th smallest capital in the country.
Other Populous New York Cities are:
| US Rank | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 8,537,673 |
| 81 | Buffalo | 256,902 |
| 107 | Rochester | 208,880 |
| 113 | Yonkers | 200,807 |
| 183 | Syracuse | 143,378 |
Notable New Yorkers
New York is home to various famous and some infamous people such as, George Abbott a memorable stage producer is from Forestville and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar a notable basketball player is from NYC. Others include people like George Babcock a inventor and Lucille Ball a actress .
Climate
Crime Statistics
Safety and security should always be an important consideration when moving to a new area. A state’s crime rate affects more than just the safety of its citizens, it highly affects property value, economics and the overall quality of life. Based on the last FBI Crime Statistics, New York’s violent crime rate is 38 per 10k residents which is greater than the national average of 37.3. In addition, the state’s property crime rate is 171per 10k residents which is less than the national average of 248.7.
New York ranks #20 in the US for violent crime and #47 for property crime.
Schools & Education
Whether you are a student, have children, or neither, a state’s educational system is not only important to those attending, it’s vital to the overall quality of life, culture and economics of the state. Based on data from multiple public and private sources, we were able to rank New York’s educational system.
Overall Grade: B-
New York spends on average $18191.00 per pupil, which is greater than the national average ($11,900). NY ranks #9 in the US compared to the rest of the country. While NY ranks #9 in spending, the latest graduation rate is 79.20%%.
Another important factor is the percentage of families that enroll their young children (ages 3-4) in an accredited pre-school program. New York ranks #4 with over 57.30% of children attending a early educational program.
Taxes
The current income tax rate for New York is 12.70% which ranks 49th favorable amongst other states. If you are purchasing property, you may want to consider the the property tax burden rate. This is the amount you pay in taxes per $1000 earned. NY’s rate is $46.63 which ranks 44th in the US.
Currently, NY sales tax is $25.11 for which it comes in as 32nd compared to other states.
Sports
New York fans are not only passionate but also very unwavering to their local major league teams. New York is home to the following teams: the Brooklyn Nets, the Buffalo Bills, the Buffalo Sabres, the New York City FC, the New York Islanders, the New York Knicks, the New York Mets, the New York Rangers, and the New York Yankees .
Utility Companies
Before you move to New York, it’s advised that you know who your utility companies are. We have an extensive list of both public and private utility companies in NY.
Other Resources
For more information about moving to New York, visit their website at http://www.state.ny.us/