State index
New York cities in the launch dataset
Compare large New York cities by 2025 Census population, population momentum, and verified data-readiness notes. The current New York subset includes 2 large Northeast cities with a combined 2025 population estimate of 8,859,242.
State signal
Buffalo, New York has the strongest verified population-growth signal in this New York subset at -1.33% since the 2020 estimates base. Treat this as a starting point, then verify affordability, job, school, tax, safety, and commute tradeoffs.
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| City | Rank | 2025 population | 2020 base | Growth | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, New York | #1 | 8,584,629 | 8,805,594 | -2.51% | stable |
| Buffalo, New York | #83 | 274,613 | 278,301 | -1.33% | stable |