Paterson Storage Conversion
For sale182-184 Ellison St, Paterson, NJ 07505
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
The New York–Newark–Jersey City metropolitan area spans New York, New Jersey, and nearby Connecticut and Pennsylvania, with New York City at its cultural and economic core. Home to nearly 20 million residents, it is the United States’ largest metropolitan statistical area and one of the world’s great urban regions. Renowned for Wall Street, international diplomacy, media, fashion, education, and the arts, Greater New York also encompasses Long Island beaches, Hudson Valley landscapes, Jersey Shore communities, and vibrant suburban centers.
Recreational Delights
Greater New York offers an exceptional range of recreation, from urban parks to Atlantic beaches and mountain landscapes. Central Park, Prospect Park, and the Brooklyn waterfront provide walking, cycling, boating, sports fields, and cultural events, while Coney Island combines a broad beach and boardwalk with amusement rides. Long Island features miles of public beaches, Fire Island National Seashore, boating waters, parks, and the Hamptons’ coastal villages. The Jersey Shore brings swimming, fishing, surfing, and boardwalk attractions around Asbury Park and Long Branch. In the Hudson Valley, visitors can hike, cycle, and admire river scenery around Bear Mountain and the Walkway over the Hudson. Candlewood Lake supports boating and waterfront recreation in western Connecticut, while the Poconos and northern New Jersey add hiking, skiing, camping, and scenic drives. Playland in Rye and LEGOLAND New York in Goshen provide family-oriented attractions.
Culinary Scene
The metropolitan area’s culinary scene reflects its extraordinary immigrant diversity and global influence. Manhattan offers everything from fine dining and modern tasting menus to iconic delis, pizza, bakeries, and food halls. Chinatown remains a major destination for Chinese cuisine, while Flushing, Queens, is celebrated for Chinese, Korean, Tibetan, South Asian, and Southeast Asian specialties. Jackson Heights and Elmhurst showcase Colombian, Ecuadorian, Mexican, Nepalese, Indian, and other cuisines, and Astoria is known for Greek and Middle Eastern food. Brooklyn adds acclaimed restaurants, neighborhood bakeries, craft breweries, and inventive food markets in areas such as Williamsburg, DUMBO, and Sunset Park. Little Italy, Koreatowns in Manhattan and elsewhere, and numerous Little India enclaves broaden the region’s international offerings. Beyond the city, Jersey City, Newark, New Brunswick, and the Newburgh Waterfront feature diverse dining, while Long Island’s East End contributes wineries, farm-to-table restaurants, seafood, and seasonal culinary tourism.
Demographics
- The supplied geography has 19,798,537 residents and a median age of 39.5, slightly older than the U.S. median of 38.9.
- Median household income is $99,155, substantially above the U.S. median of $80,734, although housing and living costs are among the nation’s highest.
- The region is exceptionally diverse, with the world’s largest Asian population outside Asia, major Black, Latino, Jewish, South Asian, Caribbean, and European communities, and Queens recognized as a global diversity center.
Population
19,798,537
Growth 0.21%
Households
7,409,947
Growth 0.64%
Median Age
39.5
US Median Age 38.9
Median Household Income
$99,155
US Median Household Income $80,734
Radius Metrics Highlights in 3-mile radius
275,099
Total population
55%
5 year population growth projection
91,480
Total households
$33,340
Per capita income
| 1 Mile | 3 Miles | 5 Miles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 69,735 | 275,099 | 561,100 |
| 5 year projected total population | 96,695 | 426,852 | 845,096 |
| Total households | 22,500 | 91,480 | 191,037 |
| Current Median Household Income | $51,746 | $77,934 | $94,183 |
| 5 year projected median household income | $79,247 | $99,653 | $112,843 |
| Current Per Capita Income | $21,015 | $33,340 | $41,485 |
| 5 year projected per capita income | $28,010 | $43,525 | $51,371 |
| Median home value | $146,924 | $327,367 | $404,236 |
Education
Columbia University, Manhattan, New York City
Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey
Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
New York University, Manhattan, New York City
Entertainment
Broadway Theater District, Manhattan
Metropolitan Museum of Art, Manhattan
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Manhattan
Madison Square Garden, Manhattan
Quality of Life
Greater New York combines unmatched cultural access, extensive public transportation, elite universities, world-class healthcare, abundant employment, and varied urban, suburban, and coastal environments. Residents benefit from parks, beaches, museums, dining, and international connectivity, but face high housing costs, congestion, demanding commutes, and exposure to coastal storms. Quality of life varies considerably between dense city neighborhoods, affluent suburbs, and more affordable outer communities.
2022 Population by age
6%
0-4 Years
18%
5-19 Years
6%
20-24 Years
28%
25-44 Years
26%
45-64 Years
17%
65+ Years
Employers
7%
Unemployment rate
Employment sectors
Health Care and Social Assistance
17.35%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
11.31%
Educational Services
11.3%
Retail Trade
9.75%
Finance and Insurance
7.16%
Transportation and Warehousing
6.02%
Construction
6.01%
Accommodation and Food Services
5.69%
Manufacturing
5.55%
Public Administration
4.3%
Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services
4.28%
Information
3.28%
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
2.41%
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
2.36%
Wholesale Trade
2.3%
Other
0.92%