Manhattan Livability Scores

The most densely populated borough, Manhattan is the economic and cultural heart of New York City. Home to iconic landmarks, world-class dining, and unparalleled transit access.

35 Neighborhoods1,629,153 Population

Neighborhoods in Manhattan

Upper West Side7.2

Family-friendly neighborhood along Central Park with excellent schools, cultural institutions, and Riverside Park.

Central Park accessTop-rated schoolsCultural institutions

Upper East Side7.4

Affluent residential area known for Museum Mile, luxury apartments, and tree-lined streets.

Museum MileLuxury apartmentsCentral Park

Harlem6.3

Historic neighborhood with rich African American heritage, vibrant music scene, and ongoing revitalization.

Cultural heritageApollo TheaterSoul food

Chelsea7.0

Trendy neighborhood with art galleries, the High Line, and a vibrant LGBTQ+ community.

High LineArt galleriesChelsea Market

Greenwich Village7.2

Historic bohemian neighborhood with tree-lined streets, NYU campus, and legendary music venues.

Washington Square ParkNYU campusJazz clubs

East Village5.7

Eclectic neighborhood known for its nightlife, diverse dining, and artistic character.

NightlifeDiverse cuisineTompkins Square Park

SoHo6.0

Upscale shopping district famous for cast-iron architecture and designer boutiques.

Cast-iron architectureDesigner shoppingArt galleries

Tribeca7.0

Affluent neighborhood with converted lofts, celebrity residents, and the Tribeca Film Festival.

Loft apartmentsFilm FestivalHudson River Park

Lower East Side6.8

Historic immigrant neighborhood now known for trendy bars, vintage shops, and cultural diversity.

NightlifeVintage shoppingEssex Market

Financial District7.2

Home to Wall Street and the World Trade Center, with growing residential development.

Wall StreetOne World TradeSouth Street Seaport

Midtown7.2

The commercial heart of NYC with Times Square, Broadway theaters, and major transit hubs.

Times SquareBroadwayGrand Central

Hell's Kitchen6.7

Formerly gritty neighborhood now known for Restaurant Row and proximity to Broadway.

Restaurant RowBroadway proximityHudson Yards

West Village7.2

Charming neighborhood of winding streets and Federal-style townhouses, known for its literary history, independent boutiques, and some of the city's best restaurants.

Cobblestone streetsIndependent boutiquesHudson River Park

East Harlem6.3

Vibrant Latino neighborhood also known as El Barrio, with rich Puerto Rican heritage, colorful murals, and affordable housing options above 96th Street.

El Barrio cultureLa MarquetaMuseum of the City of New York

Murray Hill6.1

Quiet residential neighborhood between Midtown and Gramercy with young professional energy, tree-lined blocks, and convenient Midtown commute.

Young professional scenePark Avenue architectureCurry Hill dining

Kips Bay6.1

Residential enclave on Manhattan's east side with post-war high-rises, waterfront esplanade, and proximity to NYU Medical Center.

Waterfront esplanadeNYU Langone proximityAffordable Midtown living

Gramercy Park6.7

Elegant residential neighborhood centered around the city's last private park, known for prewar co-ops, quiet streets, and proximity to Union Square.

Private Gramercy ParkPrewar co-opsIrving Plaza

Midtown East6.4

Polished Midtown enclave home to the United Nations, Grand Central Terminal, and some of the city's most prestigious office and residential towers.

Grand Central TerminalUnited NationsLuxury high-rises

Turtle Bay6.1

Quiet residential pocket on the east side of Midtown, anchored by tree-lined streets, the United Nations complex, and easy access to Grand Central.

UN headquartersTree-lined streetsTudor City

Yorkville6.1

Upper East Side sub-neighborhood with German and Hungarian roots, anchored by Carl Schurz Park and the East River promenade near Gracie Mansion.

Carl Schurz ParkGracie MansionEuropean bakeries

Battery Park City7.2

Planned waterfront community on Manhattan's southwestern tip with manicured parks, Hudson River views, and family-friendly amenities.

Hudson River waterfrontBrookfield PlaceFamily-friendly parks

Chinatown6.0

Dense, bustling neighborhood that is the largest Chinatown in the Western Hemisphere, filled with authentic dim sum parlors, herbal shops, and vibrant street life.

Authentic dim sumCanal Street shoppingColumbus Park

NoHo6.9

Small, landmarked district north of Houston Street known for elegant loft conversions, cobblestone streets, and a mix of high-end dining and indie theater.

Landmarked loftsCobblestone streetsPublic Theater

Flatiron7.0

Dynamic neighborhood anchored by the iconic Flatiron Building and Madison Square Park, with a thriving restaurant row and tech-company presence.

Flatiron BuildingMadison Square ParkEataly

Hudson Yards7.0

NYC's newest mega-development on the far west side featuring The Vessel, The Shed arts center, luxury towers, and direct access to the High Line.

The VesselThe ShedLuxury retail

Inwood6.3

Manhattan's northernmost neighborhood where the island narrows to a wooded tip, offering Inwood Hill Park's old-growth forest and the medieval Cloisters museum.

Inwood Hill ParkThe CloistersAffordable rents

Washington Heights7.0

Dominican-American cultural hub in upper Manhattan with Fort Tryon Park, The Cloisters, and some of the borough's most affordable rents.

Fort Tryon ParkDominican cuisineAffordable rents

Nolita6.0

Tiny, fashion-forward neighborhood north of Little Italy packed with independent boutiques, sidewalk cafes, and a distinctly European street-life feel.

Boutique shoppingSidewalk cafesOld St. Patrick's Cathedral

Lincoln Square7.2

Cultural epicenter of the Upper West Side anchored by Lincoln Center, home to the Met Opera, NYC Ballet, and the New York Philharmonic.

Lincoln CenterMet OperaJuilliard School

Roosevelt Island7.4

Narrow island in the East River accessible by tram and subway, offering car-free living, waterfront promenades, and panoramic skyline views.

Roosevelt Island TramwayFour Freedoms ParkCar-free streets

Morningside Heights

Columbia University neighborhood anchored by the campus, Riverside Park, and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, with pre-war co-ops and a student-heavy population.

Columbia UniversityRiverside ParkSt. John the Divine

Hamilton Heights

Historic Harlem neighborhood with the Hamilton Heights Historic District, CCNY campus, and row houses on Convent Avenue — home to Alexander Hamilton's country house.

Hamilton GrangeCCNY campusConvent Avenue row houses

Little Italy

Historic Italian-American enclave shrunk to a few blocks around Mulberry Street, with classic red-sauce restaurants, the San Gennaro festival, and increasingly blending into Chinatown and Nolita.

Mulberry StreetSan Gennaro festivalRed-sauce restaurants

Meatpacking District

Formerly industrial neighborhood on Manhattan's far west side, now dominated by the Whitney Museum, Chelsea Market proximity, and nightlife, with converted warehouse lofts.

Whitney MuseumHigh LineWarehouse lofts

Civic Center

Lower Manhattan neighborhood around City Hall, NYC's courthouse district, with Federal-era buildings, the Municipal Building, and limited but growing residential conversions.

City HallMunicipal BuildingFederal courthouses

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