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New York is home to some 8,008,278 residents.
In New York, about 37% of adults are married.
Approximately 55% of New York is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then the city is very American.
There are more females than males in New York than is typical.
In 2000, New York had a median family income of $41,887.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($18,766,075) among 2004 Presidential candidates in New York. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 30% of the housing in New York was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in New York, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. In the city you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.
In New York, 33% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in New York it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at the city.
New York strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 2% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
Comparing New York to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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