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.
Manhattan neighborhood rankings
Ranked views of the same city data, each with its formula, source and limitations on the page.
All Neighborhoods
Every neighborhood the city defines here, with its crime and noise numbers
Safest Neighborhoods
Ranked by NYPD complaints per 300m walking radius, lowest first
Quietest Neighborhoods
Ranked by 311 noise complaints within 100m of a typical spot
Best Neighborhoods
Ranked by livability and NYPD crime rate together, formula disclosed
Neighborhoods in Manhattan
Scores are DwellCheck composites (0–10) from NYC Open Data.
Upper West Side7.3
Family-friendly neighborhood along Central Park with excellent schools, cultural institutions, and Riverside Park.
Upper East Side7.6
Affluent residential area known for Museum Mile, luxury apartments, and tree-lined streets.
Harlem4.9
Historic neighborhood with rich African American heritage, vibrant music scene, and ongoing revitalization.
Chelsea6.4
Trendy neighborhood with art galleries, the High Line, and a vibrant LGBTQ+ community.
Greenwich Village6.6
Historic bohemian neighborhood with tree-lined streets, NYU campus, and legendary music venues.
East Village6.5
Eclectic neighborhood known for its nightlife, diverse dining, and artistic character.
SoHo6.2
Upscale shopping district famous for cast-iron architecture and designer boutiques.
Tribeca7.0
Affluent neighborhood with converted lofts, celebrity residents, and the Tribeca Film Festival.
Lower East Side6.1
Historic immigrant neighborhood now known for trendy bars, vintage shops, and cultural diversity.
Financial District6.4
Home to Wall Street and the World Trade Center, with growing residential development.
Midtown5.3
The commercial heart of NYC with Times Square, Broadway theaters, and major transit hubs.
Hell's Kitchen5.8
Formerly gritty neighborhood now known for Restaurant Row and proximity to Broadway.
West Village7.1
Charming neighborhood of winding streets and Federal-style townhouses, known for its literary history, independent boutiques, and some of the city's best restaurants.
East Harlem5.1
Vibrant Latino neighborhood also known as El Barrio, with rich Puerto Rican heritage, colorful murals, and affordable housing options above 96th Street.
Murray Hill5.9
Quiet residential neighborhood between Midtown and Gramercy with young professional energy, tree-lined blocks, and convenient Midtown commute.
Kips Bay5.9
Residential enclave on Manhattan's east side with post-war high-rises, waterfront esplanade, and proximity to NYU Medical Center.
Gramercy Park6.8
Elegant residential neighborhood centered around the city's last private park, known for prewar co-ops, quiet streets, and proximity to Union Square.
Midtown East5.9
Polished Midtown enclave home to the United Nations, Grand Central Terminal, and some of the city's most prestigious office and residential towers.
Turtle Bay5.9
Quiet residential pocket on the east side of Midtown, anchored by tree-lined streets, the United Nations complex, and easy access to Grand Central.
Yorkville6.3
Upper East Side sub-neighborhood with German and Hungarian roots, anchored by Carl Schurz Park and the East River promenade near Gracie Mansion.
Battery Park City6.4
Planned waterfront community on Manhattan's southwestern tip with manicured parks, Hudson River views, and family-friendly amenities.
Chinatown5.3
Dense, bustling neighborhood that is the largest Chinatown in the Western Hemisphere, filled with authentic dim sum parlors, herbal shops, and vibrant street life.
NoHo6.6
Small, landmarked district north of Houston Street known for elegant loft conversions, cobblestone streets, and a mix of high-end dining and indie theater.
Flatiron6.0
Dynamic neighborhood anchored by the iconic Flatiron Building and Madison Square Park, with a thriving restaurant row and tech-company presence.
Hudson Yards6.4
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.
Inwood3.7
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.
Washington Heights5.1
Dominican-American cultural hub in upper Manhattan with Fort Tryon Park, The Cloisters, and some of the borough's most affordable rents.
Nolita6.2
Tiny, fashion-forward neighborhood north of Little Italy packed with independent boutiques, sidewalk cafes, and a distinctly European street-life feel.
Lincoln Square6.5
Cultural epicenter of the Upper West Side anchored by Lincoln Center, home to the Met Opera, NYC Ballet, and the New York Philharmonic.
Roosevelt Island2.4
Narrow island in the East River accessible by tram and subway, offering car-free living, waterfront promenades, and panoramic skyline views.
Morningside Heights6.1
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.
Hamilton Heights5.2
Historic Harlem neighborhood with the Hamilton Heights Historic District, CCNY campus, and row houses on Convent Avenue — home to Alexander Hamilton's country house.
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.
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.
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.
Stuyvesant Town4.0
Massive planned residential community built by MetLife in 1947, spanning 110 buildings on 80 acres along the East River from 14th to 23rd Street. Middle-class family stronghold with its own park system, playgrounds, and private loops.
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