What is the most affordable neighborhood for families in Manhattan?

Inwood ranks highest by affordability (25/100), ahead of Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill. The best fit depends on your family — our neighborhood search ranks neighborhoods by your own priorities.

How many neighborhoods are in Manhattan?

We score 32 neighborhoods in Manhattan across nine family signals.

How are these neighborhoods ranked?

By affordability — one of the nine signals we score for every residential NYC neighborhood (on a /100 scale). Our neighborhood search can also rank them by your own weights across seven scores: safety, schools, affordability, transit, how many families live there, neighborhood character, and air quality and child health.

Most Affordable Neighborhoods for Families in Manhattan

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The top neighborhoods in Manhattan, ranked by affordability. Inwood leads with 25/100, followed by Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill and Washington Heights (North). 32 neighborhoods in Manhattan scored in total.

The ranking

Sources: NYC Department of City Planning · A licensed places-data provider · U.S. Census Bureau.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most affordable neighborhood for families in Manhattan?: Inwood ranks highest by affordability (25/100), ahead of Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill. The best fit depends on your family — our neighborhood search ranks neighborhoods by your own priorities.
How many neighborhoods are in Manhattan?: We score 32 neighborhoods in Manhattan across nine family signals.
How are these neighborhoods ranked?: By affordability — one of the nine signals we score for every residential NYC neighborhood (on a /100 scale). Our neighborhood search can also rank them by your own weights across seven scores: safety, schools, affordability, transit, how many families live there, neighborhood character, and air quality and child health.

Which of these fits your family?

Our neighborhood search ranks neighborhoods by your own weights — safety, schools, affordability, transit and more — so you see the order that matters to you, not a generic list. Free, no account needed.

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