The full maximum; taxes and space are the trade. Median home price runs about $735K with an effective property tax near 1.46% — roughly $10,731/yr on the median home.
Scorecard
Dimension
New York
Median home price
$735K
Effective property tax
1.46%
Tax friendliness
3/10
Winter mildness
5/10
Summer comfort
7/10
Walkability
7/10
Outdoor access
5/10
Culture & food
10/10
Healthcare
10/10
Airport connectivity
9/10
Schools
7/10
Safety
6/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
10/10
Growth trajectory
3/10
Who it fits: people who want life on foot, anyone prioritizing healthcare, families weighing schools, buyers with room in the budget. Who should look elsewhere: