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New York City

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    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      D+
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    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 minus
    New York City is a city in New York with a population of 8,736,047. New York City is in New York County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in New York City offers residents a dense 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
    8,736,047
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $660,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,579
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      67%
    • Own
      33%
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    New York City Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      386.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      27.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      158.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      167.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,279.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      111.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      17%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      17%
      11%
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    Working in New York City

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $70,663
    National
    $69,021
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