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You might also think theyprimarily drive luxury vehicles, particularly if you equate New York with Wall Street.
To be considered middle class, you need ayearly household incomethats between two-thirds and double the median income.
For New York, that means anyone earning between $54,257 and $162,772 a year is middle class.
Not only that but New York is a big state the27th largest stateby size.
So, what are the top car brands New Yorks middle class tend to drive?
According to 24/7 Wall St., these four arefavorites of the middle class.
One particularly common option is the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
It has a starting MSRP of about $38,000.
Honda
Honda is a well-known brand thats not only economical but reliable.
It tends to score high in safety tests.
Take the Honda CR-V as an example.
It also gets anoverall 5-star safety ratingfrom the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Its also a compact crossover SUV.
It even comes with anall-wheel drive optionfor snowy and icy terrain.
Nissan, particularly the Rogue, isone such vehiclethat tops the list of popular vehicles.
The 2025 Rogues starting MSRP is $30,620, though it can easily go up to about $40,000.
Even the more expensive option might well be worth it for what you get, though.
Theturbocharged three-cylinder engine versiongets 30 MPG in the city and 37 MPG on the highway.
Like other Nissan SUVs, the Rogue is also spacious and comfortable to drive.
For New York residents with families or long road trips in mind, this is essential.
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