Loading neighborhood data…
New York City, NY
New York City · New York County · NY 10009
Updated June 25, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Think twice
Verdict
$714K
Median Price
100/100
Walk Score
7.3/10
Schools
9 min
to Midtown Manhattan
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
28/100
D+Safety
55/100
BSchools
73/100
FQuietness
30/100
ACommute
100/100
AWalkability
100/100
WYLT Score64/100
Our Take
The 10009 ZIP code is unbeatable for walking and transit, but housing prices are high relative to median income. If you’re a young professional who values city life, it can work, but be prepared for a tight budget and loud streets.
Community Poll
Would you move to New York City?
Explore this neighborhood
Map
Loading map…
The Good
- ✓Walker's paradise with a 100 Walk Score
- ✓Excellent transit (75) and bike score (80)
- ✓Abundant high‑quality public schools
- ✓Short 9‑minute commute to Midtown Manhattan
Real Talk
- !Housing costs are high for the median income of $83k
- !Parking and utility bills add to the cost of living
- !Noise and traffic are constant in the area
- !Crime rates in Manhattan are moderate to high
- $High property taxes for NYC residences
- $Parking permits can cost several hundred dollars a year
- $Elevator service fees and maintenance charges
Best For
young professionalsstudentsartiststourists
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityHigh
Crime & Safety
New York City, NY
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
Verify with real-time data
City-Data stats →From Residents
🏘
Loading…
Similar Neighborhoods
Think twice
Huntington
Huntington, NY
$714K · 7.3/10 schools
Good for now
Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY
$807K · 7.4/10 schools
Think twice
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$702K · 6.5/10 schools
Think twice
Denver
Denver, CO
$662K · 8.1/10 schools
📬
Stay in the loop on New York City
Get one email when this report refreshes (~every 90 days). No spam.
Know someone considering this area? Send them this report.
wouldyoulivethere.com/report/new-york-city-ny-10009