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The Economic Research & Policy Group

NYCEDC's Economic Research & Policy (ERP) group performs industry and economic research to provide insights into key policy issues, conducts economic analysis of New York City projects, and tracks economic trends for policymakers and the public. ERP also helps NYCEDC evaluate projects by setting up tools to assess, measure, and report on ideation and results. The team advances high-impact thought leadership on inclusive and innovation-driven economic development.

NYC Economic Snapshot

Our monthly New York City Economic Snapshot assembles and highlights data from key sources that we track most closely in measuring the strength of the city’s economy. This monthly data informs our work here at NYCEDC, and we hope you find it useful to your work as well.

Snapshot Highlights – September 2026

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By The Numbers
4M

foreign-born workers in the NYC metro area, nearly 50% more than Los Angeles

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By The Numbers
13.0B

in VC funding raised by NYC companies in Q3

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The Black unemployment rate fell 1.2 percentage points in Q3 to 7.3%, now lower than its pre-COVID level.

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By The Numbers
62.0%

labor force participation rate in September

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By The Numbers
4.8%

unemployment in September

By The Numbers
4M

foreign-born workers in the NYC metro area, nearly 50% more than Los Angeles

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By The Numbers
62.0%

labor force participation rate in September

Aerial view of the Flatiron Building in New York City. The triangular building is flanked by other high-rise structures, with streets bustling with vehicles and trees visible in the foreground under a clear blue sky.

The Black unemployment rate fell 1.2 percentage points in Q3 to 7.3%, now lower than its pre-COVID level.

Aerial view of Manhattan, New York City, featuring the dense skyline including One World Trade Center. The Hudson River and various piers are visible, with a mix of urban and waterfront areas under a clear sky. Photo by Jerry Trudell.
By The Numbers
13.0B

in VC funding raised by NYC companies in Q3

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By The Numbers
4.8%

unemployment in September

NYC Economic Snapshot

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State of the New York City Economy 2025

A data-driven analysis of a resilient post-pandemic economy

Key Highlights:

  • Record 4.26M private sector jobs in 2025

  • Office leasing reached 97% of pre-COVID levels

  • More than 565,000 graduates since 2022 working in NYC

  • Read the full report

Research & Reports

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Women’s Health Innovation in New York City
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Leading the Recovery: Women in NYC's Workforce
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Beyond the Boardwalk: NYC Beaches as Economic Engines
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Banking on Climate: Mortgage Lending for Decarbonization
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Festive Spending: The Impact of the Holiday Season in NYC
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Academia in New York City
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NYC’s Small Business Recovery
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State of the New York City Economy 2024
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New York City’s STEM Ecosystem
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A Crisis for Working Women and Mothers
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Density and its Effect on COVID-19 Spread
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Access to Health Care in NYC: Borough Inequality + the Pandemic Effect
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Portable Benefits: Unlocking Innovation and Job Mobility
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Access to Credit: How NYC Ranks and What it Means for Resiliency

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