New York metropolitan area

New York Metropolitan Area

The New York Metropolitan Area (pronunciation: /njuː ˈjɔːrk ˌmɛtrəˈpɒlɪtən ˈɛəriə/), also known as the Tri-State Area, is the largest metropolitan area in the United States by urban landmass, with over 20 million residents in 2019. The etymology of the term "metropolitan" comes from the Greek metropolis meaning "mother city".

Definition

The New York Metropolitan Area includes New York City, Long Island, and the Mid and Lower Hudson Valley in the state of New York; the five largest cities in New Jersey: Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, and Edison, and their vicinities; six of the seven largest cities in Connecticut: Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury, Norwalk, and Danbury, and their vicinities.

Demographics

The New York Metropolitan Area is home to a self-identifying ethnic melting pot of residents distributed among the city's five boroughs, which include Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island. The area is known for its significant ethnic diversity.

Economy

The New York Metropolitan Area has the most substantial economic output in the United States, with a gross metropolitan product (GMP) of $2.0 trillion. The area's economy is primarily driven by the industries of finance, real estate, insurance, and professional and business services.

Health Care

The New York Metropolitan Area is home to some of the nation's most renowned and highest-ranked hospitals and medical research centers, including New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Mount Sinai Hospital, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.