The Town FilesNew City, New York
Community in Rockland County · population 34,135 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $650,700
- Household income
- $173,046
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 42.8
New City is a community of 34,135 people in Rockland County, New York. The median home is worth $650,700, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks more upscale than 92% of New York towns, better transit than 87% of New York towns, better for families than 82% of New York towns.
How New City ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in New City is worth $650,700, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $173,046, which is more affordable than 29% of New York towns. Median rent is $2,242 a month. 93.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | New City | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $650,700 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $2,242 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $173,046 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 93.2% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in New City
| People | New City | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.8 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.2% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 22.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 58.3% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.3% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 3.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 23.2% | — |
| Work from home | 17.3% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 35.5 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.5% | 91.1% |
Weather in New City
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 16.7°F. About 50.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 35.8 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 116 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New City since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 12, 2006 about 8.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 9 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 2, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 21, 2010.
Severe weather in Rockland County since 1996
Rockland County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4723: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| October 2, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4567: Tropical Storm Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Rockland County
Rockland County had 138,317 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,814 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in New City itself the ACS puts it at 7.5%.
Public schools in New City
8 public schools with 3,666 students, about 11.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLARKSTOWN NORTH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,217 | 10.6 |
| SUMMIT PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-3 | 619 | 17.2 |
| NEW CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 429 | 11.6 |
| WOODGLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 407 | 11.6 |
| LINK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 364 | 11.4 |
| LAUREL PLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 355 | 10.8 |
| LITTLE TOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 273 | 12.4 |
| ROCKLAND COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT | 11-11 | 2 | 2.0 |
Towns near New City
- Clarkstown, NY1.8 mi · 86,855 people · home $602,100
- New Square, NY2.2 mi · 9,679 people · home $662,400
- Congers, NY2.3 mi · 8,532 people · home $614,600
- Bardonia, NY2.7 mi · 4,249 people · home $618,200
- Hillcrest, NY2.8 mi · 8,164 people · home $567,400
- Haverstraw, NY3.0 mi · 12,323 people · home $361,100
- New Hempstead, NY3.2 mi · 5,463 people · home $816,600
- Mount Ivy, NY3.5 mi · 7,657 people · home $278,100
New City questions
Is New City, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New City scores better for retirees than 39% of New York towns and quieter than 26%. 20.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.8).
How much does a house cost in New City?
The median owner-occupied home in New City is valued at $650,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $173,046, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $2,242 a month.
What is the weather like in New City?
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 16.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.3 inches of precipitation a year and 35.8 inches of snow.
Does New City get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 12, 2006. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)