Neighborhoods with the Cleanest Air in New York (2026 Rankings)
Air quality directly impacts your health and quality of life. We ranked 6 neighborhoods in New York by Air Quality Index (AQI). An AQI under 50 is considered "Good." The national average is AQI 42.
Air Quality (AQI): AQI 40
Home Value: $110,000
Population: 211,328
Walk Score: 87/100
AQI: 40
BuffaloNY
Air Quality (AQI): AQI 48
Home Value: $115,000
Population: 278,349
Walk Score: 94/100
AQI: 48
ManhattanNew York, NY
Air Quality (AQI): AQI 74
Home Value: $972,000
Population: 1,694,251
Walk Score: 90/100
AQI: 74
4
QueensNew York, NY
Air Quality (AQI): AQI 74
Home Value: $615,000
Population: 2,405,464
Walk Score: 63/100
AQI: 74
5
The BronxNew York, NY
Air Quality (AQI): AQI 74
Home Value: $375,000
Population: 1,472,654
Walk Score: 92/100
AQI: 74
6
New YorkNY
Air Quality (AQI): AQI 74
Home Value: $680,000
Population: 8,336,817
Walk Score: 100/100
AQI: 74
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