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New York City

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  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • City in New York
  • 935 reviews
A-
Overall Niche Grade
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  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-
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New York City is a city in New York with a population of 8,560,072. New York City is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in New York City offers residents an 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
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    67%
  • Own
    33%
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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.

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  • 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
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    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
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    New York City Reviews

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    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!
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    Growing up just 50 miles outside New York City, I have always been captivated by its ever growing and non stop culture. It truly is the city that never sleeps! The amount of diversity in evident everywhere from food, entertainment, schools, museums and architecture. There is always something for everybody of all ages! One thing I also love the most about New York City is how close it is to neighboring popular destinations such as upstate New York with its sprawling beautiful mountains and clean air. Just east of Manhattan you have Long Island, where you can find famous towns such as the Hamptons and Montauk. In such a short amount of time you can get to so many wonderful places.
    The New York city is a place full of opportunities. The people are very divergent, and multi cultural. The people are very talkative; feel great to meet to different personalities. The city is one of the biggest cities in the world, many residents and tourists make the city very crowded place. Indeed it contains various sources with multiple activities for different groups of people that practice different religions and come from different cultures. The city provides the greatest amount of opportunities to work, connect and socialize in various communities. It feels extremely international. The subway transportation is a very convenient system. The city could improve cleanliness a lot more; train stations could receive better cleaning and more necessities such as public bathrooms. It's now more than ever important to keep the environment clean. Overall, the place feels like an amusement park, the skylines, and the architecture is what makes NYC the CONCRETE JUNGLE!