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Living in Cold Spring Harbor

Cold Spring Harbor is a city in the United States. Its population was 3,064 at the end of 2020. At the end of 2024, unemployment in Cold Spring Harbor reached 1.49%. Cold Spring Harbor's foreign population totalled 225 at the end of 2024.

Lower unemployment than 96% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 83% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Cold Spring Harbor?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Cold Spring Harbor.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Cold Spring Harbor yet. We do not infer one from another place.

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Cold Spring Harbor?

The median gross salary is about 7,039 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in Cold Spring Harbor?

The unemployment rate is about 1.5 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 1.49 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Cold Spring Harbor is 1.5%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Cold Spring Harbor 1.5%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary7,039 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate1.49 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Cold Spring Harbor. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Cold Spring Harbor. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Cold Spring Harbor's nearest airport was HPN, 30 km away and offered 15 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count15 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km30 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataHPN3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Cold Spring Harbor. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Cold Spring Harbor.

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 in the air was 5.8 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Cold Spring Harbor's monthly mean temperatures were −0.4°C in January and 23.6°C in July.

Is the air quality good in Cold Spring Harbor?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5.8 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 5.77 µg/m³ · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData8
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Cold Spring Harbor average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND28°-4°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Cold Spring Harbor average monthly precipitation, mm03060901209478108104991099711011910888118JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Cold Spring Harbor annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5255.8PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Cold Spring Harbor is 5.8 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6Cold Spring Harbor 5.8262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.77 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData8Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 3.28 · Feb 4.44 · Mar 8.5 · Apr 15.44 · May 20.89 · Jun 25.78 · Jul 28.44 · Aug 27.44 · Sep 23.5 · Oct 17 · Nov 11.22 · Dec 6.17 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -4.17 · Feb -3.67 · Mar -0.389 · Apr 4.94 · May 10.28 · Jun 15.67 · Jul 18.78 · Aug 18.33 · Sep 15 · Oct 9.33 · Nov 3.72 · Dec -0.833 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -0.444 · Feb 0.389 · Mar 4.06 · Apr 10.22 · May 15.61 · Jun 20.72 · Jul 23.61 · Aug 22.89 · Sep 19.28 · Oct 13.17 · Nov 7.5 · Dec 2.67 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 94.49 · Feb 78.49 · Mar 107.7 · Apr 103.9 · May 98.55 · Jun 109 · Jul 97.28 · Aug 109.7 · Sep 118.6 · Oct 108.2 · Nov 88.39 · Dec 117.9 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M317.2 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)8Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M35.77 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)8Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Waterford3,074 residentsYork Beach3,037 residentsAcushnet3,030 residentsGrissom Air Force Base3,009 residentsEglin Village3,006 residentsHōlualoa2,994 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 8.8 km² at the end of 2025. The city recorded a population density of 364.4 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in Cold Spring Harbor?

The published population was 3,064 people in April 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20207

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Cold Spring Harbor residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport92.7%Foreign residents 7.3%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area8.84 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)5Official
Foreign-resident share6.99 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents225 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density364.4 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population3,064 people31 Dec 2020U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20207Official

Is Cold Spring Harbor a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker49%strong on work, weak on safety · range 38–60%
Skilled employee70%strong on work, weak on safety · range 60–80%
Student42%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 30–54%
Family62%strong on family, weak on safety · range 50–74%
Retirement41%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 27–55%
Foreign residents225 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population3,064 people31 Dec 2020Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020
Median gross salary7,039 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate1.49 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean5.77 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
City area8.84 km²31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Cold Spring Harbor when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Cold Spring Harbor?

The published population was 3,064 people in April 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020.

Is the air quality good in Cold Spring Harbor?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5.8 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

What is the typical salary in Cold Spring Harbor?

The median gross salary is about 7,039 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in Cold Spring Harbor?

The unemployment rate is about 1.5 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Cold Spring Harbor?

225 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Cold Spring Harbor a good place to live?

Cold Spring Harbor may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Cold Spring Harbor, United States: salary, jobs, air quality [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/cold-spring-harbor/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
BibTeX citation
@misc{immigrationdb_immigrationdb_cold-spring-harbor-united-states-salary-jobs-air-quality_c9a838bc5f50,
  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Cold Spring Harbor, United States: salary, jobs, air quality},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-14},
  version = {approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62},
  snapshot = {approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/cold-spring-harbor/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-14. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020 tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  8. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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