Empty schools. Shuttered stores. Widespread job losses.

This was the grim reality taking hold for New Yorkers five years ago, as the Covid-19 pandemic brought the largest US city to a standstill.

Yet in other areas, there’s been a rebound: Tourists have flooded back and the city has more jobs than it did at the end of 2019.

So is New York back? That depends on what metrics you’re using.

Economy

NYC GDP

Change in Job %

Inflation and Debt per Capita

Real Estate

Taxes

Quality of Life

Education