Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_38544 ( "Island's Name" text, "Area (sq mi)" real, "Area (km 2 )" real, "Location" text, "Population (2000)" text )

### Question ###
What is the average area in New York that is larger than 55 sq mi?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT AVG("Area (km 2 )") FROM table_38544 WHERE "Area (sq mi)" > '55' AND "Location" = 'new york'