Best Neighborhoods for Families in New York (2026 Rankings)
Finding the best family-friendly neighborhoods in New York means looking at safety, walkability, and community stability. We analyzed 6 neighborhoods to find areas with the lowest crime rates combined with strong homeownership and walkability.
Violent Crime Rate: 3.6 per 1K
Home Value: $110,000
Population: 211,328
Walk Score: 87/100
AQI: 40
ManhattanNew York, NY
Violent Crime Rate: 3.6 per 1K
Home Value: $972,000
Population: 1,694,251
Walk Score: 90/100
AQI: 74
QueensNew York, NY
Violent Crime Rate: 3.6 per 1K
Home Value: $615,000
Population: 2,405,464
Walk Score: 63/100
AQI: 74
4
The BronxNew York, NY
Violent Crime Rate: 3.6 per 1K
Home Value: $375,000
Population: 1,472,654
Walk Score: 92/100
AQI: 74
5
New YorkNY
Violent Crime Rate: 3.6 per 1K
Home Value: $680,000
Population: 8,336,817
Walk Score: 100/100
AQI: 74
6
BuffaloNY
Violent Crime Rate: 3.6 per 1K
Home Value: $115,000
Population: 278,349
Walk Score: 94/100
AQI: 48
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