Skip to Main Content
City0

New York City

#10 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • City in New York
  • 1,076 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      D+
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      A-
    View Full Report Card
    New York City is a city in New York with a population of 8,560,072. New York City is in New York County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in New York City offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In New York City there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in New York City. The public schools in New York City are above average.
    About New York City...
    Population
    8,560,072

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $538,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,340
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      67%
    • Own
      33%
    Sponsored Mortgage Options for New York City
    Get Rates
    • $0 Lender Fee on Home Loans Limited Time Only
    • Biggest Home Loan Sale Ever. Low interest rates. Get a quote today!
    Niche may be compensated by the third party lenders and others who place ads on the website. Niche is not a lender and does not endorse the products of these advertisers. Fees that Niche receives for ads do not affect the terms you may be offered by the lender you choose. There are many additional borrowing options available.

    New York City Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    New York City Neighborhood Map

    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools
    • Colleges

      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      C
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      National
      • Assault
        345.5
        282.7
      • Murder
        3.4
        6.1
      • Rape
        27.6
        40.7
      • Robbery
        162.4
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      National
      • Burglary
        128.9
        500.1
      • Theft
        1,253.2
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        66.6
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      A+
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        12%
      • 10-17 years
        9%
      • 18-24 years
        9%
      • 25-34 years
        18%
      • 35-44 years
        14%
      • 45-54 years
        13%
      • 55-64 years
        12%
      • 65+ years
        14%
      Education Levels
      National
      • Master's degree or higher
        15%
        12%
      • Bachelor's degree
        21%
        19%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        20%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        24%
        28%
      • Less than high school diploma
        19%
        13%

      Working in New York City

      Jobs
      C+
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $57,782
      National
      $55,322
      Search for Jobs in New York City
      Places like New York City
      More

      New York City Reviews

      1,076 reviews
      All Categories
      NYC is a diverse and lively community with hundreds of places to visit with friends and family. Each borough has its own unique features that attract a lot of people each year, such as Coney Island in Brooklyn or the Botanical Gardens in the Bronx. When in Manhattan, there are so many places you can go to and there's a little bit of something for everyone! Macy's in Herald Square for the shoppers, Taiyaki NYC (which are known for their fish-shaped waffle cones! Definitely recommend it!) for food-lovers, and the Whitney for museum-goers (to name a few). There's always a lot of traffic wherever you go, so if you want to explore the concrete jungle, walking is the way to do it. And for the perfect instagram post of the city, the viewpoint from the Brooklyn Bridge is a good option.
      Start Your Review of New York City
      Rate It!
      I love this city. After coming from another country NYC is everything i've dreamed of. It is very expensive but it is worth it! Great food, great people, and always something to do. I wish the streets were cleaned more and there were not as many homeless people but that is likely a problem in all cities. The subways smell and are gross but taking a subway in the city is very convenient compared to driving. If you take a taxi the traffic is always bad. I almost always feel safe in my neighborhood. My favorite food is always available.
      New York City is a great platform for diversity, growth, and creative outlet. It is the cultural Mecca of the world. With the diversity of not only people but of the different locations within Manhattan itself, it proves itself to be quite an adventurous and exiting city for people of every kind. Hang around the Upper West side and experience the rustic and antique architecture of Old New York's past then hop on the train for 15 minutes and you are in Times Square, the heart of New York, go on the train again for 20 minutes and you can visit Brooklyn. There are communities of every type for every person(the LGBT community, artists, activists, clubs, workshops). Anything you want, you can find in New York City. That being said, the negatives are the cost of living, virtually everything is expensive especially in Manhattan, the public transportation system is very slow and some areas including the Bronx are dangerous. Overall it is a great city to be a part of and I am proud of it!