New York City
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New York City
- grade AOverall Grade
- City in New York
- Rating 4.28 out of 5 1,672 reviews
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- Public Schoolsgrade B+
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade D+
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A+
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade B minus
- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A+
- Commutegrade A minus
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Median Home Value
$660,700
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,579
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Urban
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New York City Rankings
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Top Public Schools Serving New York City
- grade A+
Bronx High School of Science
- Rating 3.88 out of 5 1,022 reviews
- grade A+
Stuyvesant High School
- Rating 4.1 out of 5 1,117 reviews
- grade A+
Bergen County Academies
- Rating 3.74 out of 5 542 reviews
- grade A+
Staten Island Technical High School
- Rating 4.35 out of 5 761 reviews
- grade A+
Townsend Harris High School
- Rating 4.2 out of 5 670 reviews
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault386.2national 282.7
- Murder5.6national 6.1
- Rape27.1national 40.7
- Robbery158.8national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary167.5national 500.1
- Theft1,279.4national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft111.5national 284
Residents
Working in New York City
Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$70,663
National
$69,021Similar Places
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Rating 4.28 out of 5 1,672 reviews
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I just visited New York for the first time a few weeks ago. I am from Charlotte, NC and grew up in the countryside down in the south. I would have to say that NYC is unlike anything I have ever experienced, especially compared to Charlotte. One of the main frustrations in Charlotte is the "traffic" problems we have. NYC has traffic down to an art! Obviously getting into/ out of Manhattan in a car is (grrrr) unnerving, but walking/subway/biking is VERY doable in NYC! Most of the time, walking was faster than Ubering/ Lyfting. Within my two days I was there, I already had the grid system in Manhattan down pat! The one thing I did not like- THE SMELL. The stink stayed mainly around the Times Square area for obvious reasons with the density of the buildings in Manhattan. The garbage bags are piled on the curbs even in Times Square. The garbage trucks are pretty good at getting these throughout the day, but it detracts from the overall experience. Still wanna move here! Also- pot evrywhr!
New York City occupies a special place in the American consciousness as the tumultuous seat of our financial markets and the buzzing capital of our culture. New York is celebrated for its wealth of nationalities, ethnicities and languages. But why would anyone want to live in NYC? It's insanely expensive, there are too many crazy people, it's bundles of energy and famously, "If you can make it in New York, you can make it anywhere." And lots of people love the challenge! Most important, it’s the city that exemplifies American pluralism, the “melting pot” that attracts new immigrants looking for work and college graduates drawn from their hometowns by the promise of excitement and opportunity. Its appeal hangs on its image as a city where everyone can try, get, and be anything. It has been my home for more than 40 years and I love it for its social and economic freedoms. My education and computer technology background fit right in and I found great career and social successes.
For the most part, New York City is an incredible place to live when you're young and single. It's exciting, upbeat, and there's always something happening. If you're an on the go kind of person, the city is the place for you! However, there are definitely downfalls about living there. For one, everything is HARDER living in such an urban environment. Getting places, grocery shopping, regular household stuff such as doing laundry (if you're building doesn't have a laundry machine), maintenance issues, etc. It's also crazy expensive. But honestly, where I'm at in my life right now, I wouldn't trade living there for the world.