Living in Manhattan (New York)
Manhattan (New York) is a city in New York, United States, home to 1,487,536 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are city lovers (top 1%, #1 of 4,114), car-free households (top 1%, #1 of 3,933), young professionals (top 1%, #9 of 4,444).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Manhattan (New York)
- It is right on the coast of the North Atlantic Ocean.
- It is part of Greater New York, 4 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 15 min and sets around 22:32; in late June it sets around 2:31.
How Manhattan (New York) 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 | 45 | #6,984 of 11,898 | #554 of 880 | Map |
| Low-income household | 21 | #8,701 of 9,771 | #493 of 622 | Map |
| Low-income family | 33 | #6,366 of 8,006 | #425 of 582 | Map |
| Single parent | 43 | #4,367 of 6,237 | #306 of 448 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #2,058 of 9,474 | #255 of 697 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #1,210 of 9,474 | #148 of 697 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #1,918 of 10,762 | #252 of 676 | Map |
| Single professional | 80 | #13 of 4,537 | #2 of 325 | Map |
| Young professional | 83 | #9 of 4,444 | #2 of 319 | Map |
| DINKS | 87 | #8 of 3,053 | #2 of 200 | Map |
| Remote worker | 54 | #5,092 of 7,271 | #273 of 468 | Map |
| Commuter | 76 | #573 of 6,227 | #29 of 454 | Map |
| Car-free household | 94 | #1 of 3,933 | #1 of 273 | Map |
| Student | 81 | #83 of 2,119 | #7 of 150 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 35 | #5,933 of 8,006 | #343 of 582 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 18 | #11,360 of 12,111 | #676 of 751 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 91 | #1 of 4,114 | #1 of 281 | Map |
| Expat professional | 80 | #243 of 7,271 | #70 of 468 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 77 | #629 of 9,474 | #129 of 697 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 21 | #16,760 of 18,063 | #1031 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 | 27 | #6,913 of 16,523 | #795 of 995 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 2 | #17,720 of 18,063 | #1043 of 1064 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 72 | #1,569 of 16,523 | #277 of 995 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 74 | #1,627 of 21,167 | #199 of 1210 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #3,064 of 12,111 | #376 of 751 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #963 of 6,413 | #210 of 631 | Map |
| Business owner | 73 | #1,422 of 12,111 | #177 of 751 | Map |
| Digital native | 78 | #13 of 4,750 | #1 of 341 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Upper West Side 1 km
- East Harlem 2 km
- Astoria (New York) 3 km
- Guttenberg (New Jersey) 3 km
- West New York 4 km
- Fairview (New Jersey, 14,451 residents) 4 km
- North Bergen 5 km
- Cliffside Park 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.