Living in East Harlem
East Harlem is a city in New York, United States, home to 115,921 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are city lovers (top 1%, #31 of 4,114), car-free households (top 1%, #34 of 3,933), young professionals (top 3%, #98 of 4,444).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about East Harlem
- It is right on the coast of the North Atlantic Ocean.
- It is part of Greater New York, 6 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 15 min and sets around 22:31; in late June it sets around 2:31.
How East Harlem ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In New York | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 44 | #7,187 of 11,898 | #570 of 880 | Map |
| Low-income household | 21 | #8,722 of 9,771 | #498 of 622 | Map |
| Low-income family | 33 | #6,374 of 8,006 | #428 of 582 | Map |
| Single parent | 42 | #4,382 of 6,237 | #311 of 448 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #2,279 of 9,474 | #268 of 697 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 69 | #1,570 of 9,474 | #188 of 697 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #2,139 of 10,762 | #264 of 676 | Map |
| Single professional | 74 | #134 of 4,537 | #15 of 325 | Map |
| Young professional | 77 | #98 of 4,444 | #11 of 319 | Map |
| DINKS | 82 | #70 of 3,053 | #12 of 200 | Map |
| Remote worker | 53 | #5,588 of 7,271 | #326 of 468 | Map |
| Commuter | 76 | #614 of 6,227 | #34 of 454 | Map |
| Car-free household | 85 | #34 of 3,933 | #8 of 273 | Map |
| Student | 75 | #479 of 2,119 | #45 of 150 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 34 | #5,952 of 8,006 | #346 of 582 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 17 | #11,385 of 12,111 | #683 of 751 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 82 | #31 of 4,114 | #7 of 281 | Map |
| Expat professional | 76 | #588 of 7,271 | #97 of 468 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 77 | #630 of 9,474 | #130 of 697 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 20 | #16,918 of 18,063 | #1038 of 1064 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 26 | #7,008 of 16,523 | #804 of 995 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 1 | #17,778 of 18,063 | #1050 of 1064 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 70 | #1,836 of 16,523 | #299 of 995 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 73 | #1,768 of 21,167 | #218 of 1210 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #3,095 of 12,111 | #383 of 751 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #940 of 6,413 | #200 of 631 | Map |
| Business owner | 72 | #1,464 of 12,111 | #182 of 751 | Map |
| Digital native | 70 | #119 of 4,750 | #13 of 341 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Mott Haven 2 km
- Manhattan (New York) 2 km
- Astoria (New York) 3 km
- Upper West Side 3 km
- Melrose (New York) 4 km
- Edgewater (New Jersey) 5 km
- Cliffside Park 5 km
- Morrisania 5 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.