- Public SchoolsB
- Crime & SafetyB-
- HousingB-
- NightlifeA+
- Good for FamiliesA+
- DiversityB+
- JobsC+
- WeatherB-
- Cost of LivingC-
- Health & FitnessA+
- Outdoor ActivitiesA+
- CommuteA+
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$1,227,948
National
$184,700Median Rent
$2,794
National
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Financial District Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
B-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
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Residents
Diversity
B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$134,906
National
$55,322Families with Children
15%
Top Public Schools Serving Financial District
- A+
Stuyvesant High School
- New York City Geographic District No. 2, NY
- 9-12
- 921 reviews
- A+
Bronx High School of Science
- New York City Geographic District No. 10, NY
- 9-12
- 801 reviews
- A+
Townsend Harris High School
- New York City Geographic District No. 25, NY
- 9-12
- 551 reviews
- A+
High School Math Science & Engineering at The City College of New York (CCNY)
- New York City Geographic District No. 5, NY
- 9-12
- 155 reviews
- A+
Bard High School Early College Queens
- New York City Geographic District No. 24, NY
- 9-12
- 315 reviews
Top Private Schools in Financial District
- A+
Léman Manhattan Preparatory School
- Private School
- New York, NY
- PK, K-12
- 60 reviews
- NG
Blue School
- Private School
- New York, NY
- PK, K-8
- 2 reviews
- NG
Pine Street School
- Private School
- New York, NY
- PK, K-8
- 10 reviews
- NG
The Quad Preparatory School
- Private School
- New York, NY
- PK, K-12
- NG
The Lang School
- Private School
- New York, NY
- K-12
- 3 reviews
Financial District Reviews
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The Financial District is a great place if you are interested in living in proximity to dense and bustling Manhattan without necessarily living in it. Unlike the rest of Manhattan which can be a bit dense and overwhelming FiDi is much more relaxed and spread out. There are less people and less crowded streets. Traffic quiets down significantly after 5pm. Because the island of Manhattan tapers towards the south the land is not as wide and you feel as if you are surrounded by the river on numerous sides. I like that several subway lines converge in the part of the city providing easy and quick access to anywhere else. There is a bit of tourism but nothing bothersome. Attractions in the area are the South Street Seaport, Stone Street restaurants/bars/pubs, Trinity Church, The World Trade Center & Oculus, and Battery Park. Generally I like living there because there is enough business and entertainment to satisfy you and you quickly get to other parts of the city for even better options.
The Financial District is very unique in that is not like stereotypical New York City. It is inhabited by a lot of business people and college students, and has its own little neighborhood feel. A lot of the stores in this area close rather early, though, an issue for the typical New Yorker. It's like its own environment yet still in extremely close proximity to everything you'd need to access.
A great place to live.
A great place to live.
I love living in the Financial District. I always have access to any part of the city. Almost every subway line stops through Fulton Station. The area is super safe, and I have never felt threatened coming home. There are three grocery stores walking distance, and many give student discounts. It's a younger crowd living in this area because Pace University is right here.