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Morningside Heights
  • Neighborhood in New York City, NY
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Neighborhood
New York City

Morningside Heights

#2 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in New York City
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    unavailable
  3. Housing
    C minus
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    C+
  8. Weather
    B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A+
Morningside Heights is a neighborhood in New York City, New York with a population of 34,928. Morningside Heights is in New York County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Morningside Heights offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Morningside Heights there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Morningside Heights and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Morningside Heights are above average.
About Morningside Heights...
Population
34,928
Neighborhood in
New York City
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$1,031,367
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,954
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    77%
  • Own
    23%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    370.3
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    40.7
  • Robbery
    111.6
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    92.6
    500.1
  • Theft
    1,154.5
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    24.5
    284

Residents

Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$116,594
National
$69,021
Families with Children
15%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    46%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    11%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5%
    11%
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