What Living In New York Says About Your Life Expectancy
Does living in New York State shorten your life expectancy or lengthen it? According to a recent study, where you live can make a big difference on how long you live. Here in the Empire State, at least north of the city, we have clean air, farms, and slower way of life. We should be in the top 10 right? Let's see.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), on average, Americans are expected to live to the age of 79. For the American male life expectancy is 76.5-years-old while females are expected to reach 80-years-old. When compared to other countries the United States is below the average by approximately 3 years.
Jeff Rose is a self-made millionaire, and retired financial planner, that shares wealth building secrets on social media. I stumbled upon a post he shared this week that featured how healthy your zip code is.
According to World Population Review, it appears that living in New England is very good for your health and life expectancy. In 2026 New Hampshire ranks #1 with Massachusetts at #2, Vermont at #3, and Connecticut at #4. New York is right next door. We must have fared well, right?
Turns out New York is not the healthiest state but also not the least healthy. New York ranks right in the middle of the pack at #25. Who knows how long each of us will live but here are a few things to do that could help you outlive all of us;
- Move your body consistently
- Eat mostly real food
- Sleep enough and manage stress