New York, NY
How Happy Are New York's Homeowners?
Despite living in one of the world’s most bustling cities with some of the world’s best food and entertainment at their fingertips, homeowners in New York City report the nation’s lowest home happiness levels. Why? Chalk it up to cramped living quarters and a lack of outdoor space. Big Apple homeowners have far fewer interior and exterior features compared with the rest of the nation’s homeowners. But what they lack in closets and patios they make up for in easy access to the amenities only New York City has to offer. And, since Big Apple property values are on the rise, many homeowners will soon be able to tackle the kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects they say will make them happier.
Happiest Home Projects
New York's homeowners told us about the completed home projects that have brought them the most joy - and about the projects they desire that will make them even happier. When projects overlap, it means they make homeowners happy whether they're enjoying them now or aspiring to enjoy them later.
Top Completed ProjectsAlready Making Homeowners Happy
- Remodeled the kitchen
- Remodeled a bathroom
- Painted interior room/area
- Replaced/refinished flooring
- Replaced/added windows
Top Projects That WouldMake Homeowners Happier
- Remodel the kitchen
- Remodel a bathroom
- Install central air conditioning
- Add a room or rooms
- Professionally organized closets
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Happiest Home Features
New York's homeowners told us about the home features that have brought them the most joy - and about the features they desire that will make them even happier. When projects overlap, it means they make homeowners happy whether they're enjoying them now or aspiring to enjoy them later.
Top-Ranking Interior Features
Top Completed ProjectsAlready Making Homeowners Happy
- Up-to-date kitchen
- Hardwood flooring
- Lots of natural light
- Up-to-date bathrooms
- Adequate closet/storage space
Top Projects That WouldMake Homeowners Happier
- Up-to-date bathrooms
- Up-to-date kitchen
- Organized closet/storage space
- Central air conditioning
- Improved insulation
Top-Ranking Exterior Features
Top Completed ProjectsAlready Making Homeowners Happy
- Patio or deck
- Garden
- Trees
- Front porch
- Fence
Top Projects That WouldMake Homeowners Happier
- None
- Professional landscaping
- Solar energy roofing features
- New roof
- Outdoor lighting
Other Contributors to Home Happiness
It's not just projects and features that make New York's homeowners happy, but also factors such as equity, community and accessibility.
What Makes
Homeowners Happy?
- Rising home values & equity
- Ease of travel without a car
- Easy access to highways
- Can live & work in close proximity
- Good municipal services
Overall Home
Happiness
of homeowners consider themselves at least somewhat happy with their homes.
Impact of Home
Equity on Happiness
To Be Happier In My Home
I'd Like To...
of homeowners say they would be happier if they could remodel or add on to their homes.
A Snapshot of the Typical Home
The results of our Homeowner Happiness Survey suggest that these characteristics describe the average New York home:
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Homeowners have:2.9 bedrooms
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Homeowners have:2.0 bathrooms
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Average time living in home:15 years
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Average square footage:1,800
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Age of home:53 years
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