Skip to Main Content
Harlem
  • Neighborhood in New York City, NY
profile header© Mapbox / © OpenStreetMap
Neighborhood
New York City
Harlem
#78 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in New York City
  • A minus
    Overall Grade
  • 428 reviews
Back to Profile Home

Harlem Residents

Diversity
A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Population
189,456
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the people who live in your area?
Based on 30 responses
  • Gentrified OR long term resident
    40%
  • Family oriented
    7%
  • Nosy
    3%
  • Visiting
    3%

Harlem Demographics

Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    18%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    20%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    21%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    18%
    11%
Racial Diversity
  • African American
    43%
  • Hispanic
    32%
  • White
    17%
  • Asian
    4%
  • Two or more races
    3%
  • Other race
    1%
  • American Indian or Alaska native
    0%
  • Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
    0%
Gender
  • Female
    52%
  • Male
    48%
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    8%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    21%
  • 35-44 years
    16%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    11%
  • 65+ years
    12%
View Nearby Homes

Income

Median Household Income
$62,168
National
$69,021
Household Income Brackets
  • <$25k
    28%
  • $25-$44k
    15%
  • $45-$74k
    17%
  • $75-$149k
    23%
  • $150k+
    16%

Community

Poll
72%
of residents say there is a good sense of community. 32 responses
Poll
45%
of people say LGBTQ+ residents are usually treated well, but there are still some people who aren't accepting of them. 33 responses
Poll
What is the most helpful tip for a new resident to know before moving to your area?
Based on 32 responses
  • Be prepared to pay high rent
    19%
  • go about your business
    19%
  • Get to know your neighbors
    6%
  • Don't be afraid to say hi!
    3%
  • Get involved in the community
    3%
Explore Residents in Similar Places
  • B+
    East Harlem
    • Neighborhood in New York City, NY
    • 179 reviews
  • A
    Lower East Side
    • Neighborhood in New York City, NY
    • 81 reviews
  • A
    Chinatown
    • Neighborhood in New York City, NY
    • 55 reviews
  • A minus
    Flatbush
    • Neighborhood in New York City, NY
    • 188 reviews