Living in Washington Heights (New York, 152,613 residents)
Washington Heights (New York, 152,613 residents) is a city in New York, United States, home to 152,613 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are city lovers (top 1%, #23 of 4,114), car-free households (top 1%, #23 of 3,933), couples without children (DINKs) (top 2%, #57 of 3,053).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Washington Heights (New York, 152,613 residents)
- It is right on the coast of the North Atlantic Ocean.
- It is part of Greater New York, 12 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 14 min and sets around 22:31; in late June it sets around 2:31.
How Washington Heights (New York, 152,613 residents) 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 | 43 | #7,428 of 11,898 | #588 of 880 | Map |
| Low-income household | 21 | #8,709 of 9,771 | #495 of 622 | Map |
| Low-income family | 33 | #6,368 of 8,006 | #427 of 582 | Map |
| Single parent | 42 | #4,374 of 6,237 | #309 of 448 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #2,726 of 9,474 | #299 of 697 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 67 | #2,160 of 9,474 | #249 of 697 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #2,517 of 10,762 | #290 of 676 | Map |
| Single professional | 75 | #102 of 4,537 | #11 of 325 | Map |
| Young professional | 78 | #83 of 4,444 | #10 of 319 | Map |
| DINKS | 83 | #57 of 3,053 | #10 of 200 | Map |
| Remote worker | 51 | #6,129 of 7,271 | #362 of 468 | Map |
| Commuter | 76 | #590 of 6,227 | #32 of 454 | Map |
| Car-free household | 86 | #23 of 3,933 | #6 of 273 | Map |
| Student | 73 | #650 of 2,119 | #60 of 150 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 34 | #5,940 of 8,006 | #344 of 582 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 17 | #11,372 of 12,111 | #680 of 751 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 83 | #23 of 4,114 | #5 of 281 | Map |
| Expat professional | 77 | #548 of 7,271 | #96 of 468 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 77 | #632 of 9,474 | #131 of 697 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 20 | #16,923 of 18,063 | #1039 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 | #6,768 of 16,523 | #774 of 995 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 0 | #17,861 of 18,063 | #1053 of 1064 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 69 | #2,086 of 16,523 | #315 of 995 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 73 | #1,677 of 21,167 | #206 of 1210 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #3,076 of 12,111 | #378 of 751 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #958 of 6,413 | #207 of 631 | Map |
| Business owner | 73 | #1,438 of 12,111 | #180 of 751 | Map |
| Digital native | 70 | #125 of 4,750 | #15 of 341 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Morris Heights 1 km
- Inwood (New York, 10,082 residents) 2 km
- University Heights (New York) 2 km
- Fort Lee (New Jersey) 3 km
- Fordham 3 km
- Morrisania 3 km
- Melrose (New York) 4 km
- East Tremont 4 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.