Moving to New York State

Moving to New York has its own unique set of expectations and shifts to deal with. For example, if you live in a house, and you've never experienced apartment living, you're in for quite a change! Having neighbors above, below, and next to you, and potentially thin walls between you, will create an entirely new dynamic. And, the rental market in New York is unlike any you've experienced in the world - realtors (both good and crazy), fees, neighborhoods. Figuring out how to even begin looking for an apartment, or an experienced New York moving company is likely to make you feel like a fish out of water. There are many elements to consider before deciding on an apartment you'll be happy with.



Every year approximately a quarter million people move to New York City- replacing an approximately equal number of people who move out each year. New York City residents hail from across the globe, consequently it is one of the most diverse cities in the world and is home to around 800 spoken languages. A majority of people who move to New York City do so because of the abundance of opportunities present in the city.  New York is consistently ranked highest in terms of overall opportunities when compared to other cities throughout the globe.  The kinds of opportunities available in New York City extend beyond the professional realm and into areas such as cultural and social opportunities.

But not everyone is moving to New York City. Plenty of people move to the state for plenty of other reasons as well. For centuries, Americans have flocked to New York to begin new lives or to make it big in one of America's original states. From the pristine Adirondack Mountains to the glitz and bustle of the Big Apple, New York offers something for everyone and promises a lifestyle both steeped in history and focused on the future. After all, the state's motto―Excelsior!―means "ever upward." Welcome to our state!

The state of New York is now home to roughly 20 million people spread over some 55,000 square miles. Winters that are sometimes severe are tempered by generally comfortably warm summers, and the humid continental climate (encouraged by the ubiquitous internal waterways and the Atlantic Ocean) contributes both to the state's vigorous agriculture sector and to its popularity as a tourist destination.

The agricultural economy is dominated by dairy products, cattle and other livestock, vegetables, nursery stock, and apples, while New York's most booming industries are printing and publishing, scientific instruments, electric equipment, machinery, chemical products, and tourism.