Neighborhood
Washington Heights
- BOverall Grade
- 224
- Public SchoolsB
- Crime & SafetyB-
- HousingD+
- NightlifeA+
- Good for FamiliesB
- DiversityA
- JobsC+
- WeatherB-
- Cost of LivingC-
- Health & FitnessA
- Outdoor ActivitiesA
- CommuteA-
Real Estate
Washington Heights 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.
Residents
Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$46,148
National
$55,322Children
14%
Top Public Schools Serving Washington Heights
- A+
Stuyvesant High School
- New York City Geographic District No. 2, NY
- 9-12
- 881 reviews
- A+
Bronx High School of Science
- New York City Geographic District No. 10, NY
- 9-12
- 765 reviews
- A+
Townsend Harris High School
- New York City Geographic District No. 25, NY
- 9-12
- 522 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
- 149 reviews
- A+
Bard High School Early College Queens
- New York City Geographic District No. 24, NY
- 9-12
- 301 reviews
Top Private Schools in Washington Heights
- A+
Yeshiva University High School for Boys
- Private School
- New York, NY
- 9-12
- 10 reviews
- NG
Yeshiva Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch
- Private School
- New York, NY
- PK, K-8
- NG
St. Elizabeth School
- Private School
- New York, NY
- PK, K-8
- 4 reviews
- NG
St. Rose of Lima School
- Private School
- New York, NY
- PK, K-8
- NG
St. Spyridon Parochial School
- Private School
- New York, NY
- PK, K-8
Washington Heights Reviews
224
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The Heights is an extremely Hispanic neighborhood, with Dominicans making up the majority, so if you are Spanish it is a pretty friendly neighborhood. It’s definitely not the safest, but most of my friends and I haven’t had too much trouble in terms of the people. Transportation and food are both really good here; the MTA can have its delays, otherwise a pretty reliable source for transit. Overall there’s not too much to be said-- Washington Heights has a very unique vibe, you’ll either love it or you’ll hate it.
Washington Heights is a melting pot located in New York City. It is home to the renowned George Washishington Bridge, beautiful Fort Tryon Park, and scenic Hudson River views. Walk down the street and find numerous food vendors selling pinchos and empanadillas that seriously hit the spot. This three square mile neighborhood is home to many universities. People encountered on the street are friendly and humble; furthermore, intelligent and ambitious. Imperatively, Washington Heights is a stop that must be taken on a trip to New York City.
I love my neighborhood because it is so diverse and quintessential. Everything you need you can find it in Washington Heights, from culture to fantastic food. And I love that it is very residential. All of our buildings except 4 are less than ten stories. There are so many shops that are all relatively close. Everyone in the neighborhood is friendly. Washington Heights is the best because of its diversity; you can find many different kinds of people.