Median owner-occupied home value
$777,600± $4,889 margin of errorEstimated by homeowners; not a current sale price.
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2020–2024 American Community Survey · New York city, New York
Median monthly gross rent
$1,821± $7 margin of errorContract rent plus applicable utility and fuel costs.
Population
8,483,844Controlled to an independent population estimate; a sampling margin of error is not applicable.Residents within the Census place boundary.
Housing units
3,678,486± 1,496 margin of errorOccupied and vacant housing units.
Occupied housing units
3,334,088± 7,060 margin of errorHomes occupied by owners or renters.
Owner-occupied housing units
1,093,056± 9,624 margin of errorOccupied homes in which the owner lives.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year ↗. Retrieved Sep 28, 2026. Place ID: 3651000. Dollar amounts are in 2024 dollars. Survey estimates describe a period, not a live housing market.
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Source: nyc.gov ↗What is the median home value in New York City?
The 2020–2024 ACS estimate for the median value of owner-occupied homes in New York City is $777,600 in 2024 dollars. This describes owner-reported values over a five-year period. For a purchase or sale today, request recent comparable transactions for the specific neighborhood and property type.
What is the median rent in New York City?
The 2020–2024 ACS median monthly gross rent for New York City is $1,821 in 2024 dollars. Gross rent includes contract rent and applicable utility and fuel costs. It is a historical survey estimate, not today's asking rent or a quote for an individual property.
Does this describe a specific neighborhood?
These figures cover New York city, New York. City boundaries, ZIP codes, school attendance areas, and named neighborhoods can differ. Use a property's address to check the details that matter to you; a city-wide median will not describe every block or home.
How can I compare New York City with another place?
Use the city comparison to view figures from the same ACS release side by side. Then compare current property choices, your actual commute, and address-specific conditions. Differences between survey estimates can fall within their margins of error; the comparison does not rank which place is best.